Lot 848
1863 Civil War Broadside For A Battle Re-enactment. C. 1863, "Grand Military Spectacle - Victory on Victory," Advertising a Re-enactment of 3 Battles at the Continental Theater, n.d. (c. 1863). The re-enactments were "McClellan's Triumphs in Maryland, Grant's Triumphs in Mississippi, Meade's Triumphs in Pennsylvania." held at the Continental Theatre on Walnut Street above 8th. Though undated, "Meade's Triumph in Pennsylvania" refers to the Battle of Gettysburg in early July 1863. An old pencil notation, "8/63" may indicate that the re-enactments were staged during August 1863. Traces of original posting in the corners, one of which has a small hole. The top half of this broadside has been attached to a heavier piece of paper for protection; some ink transfer above the first "Victory" from having been folded while the ink was still wet.
Estimated Value $350 - 550.
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