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Auction 146, Lot 786

"[Lot of 3 - Danish West Indies Soldiers]"

Subject: Military

Period: 1916 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
8.4 x 19.9 inches
21.3 x 50.5 cm
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These uncommon prints depict soldiers of various ranks from the Danish West Indies army. These prints were published shortly before Denmark sold the islands to the United States, which were then renamed the U.S. Virgin Islands. Bears the imprint of C.L. Seirfert at bottom left. Size varies slightly.

A. Officer (First Lieutenant)
B. Underofficer (Sergeant Major)
C. Menig (Private)

References:

Condition: B+

Light soiling and damp stains in the blank margins away from the image.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Sold for: $175

Closed on 9/4/2013

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