“SONS OF THE SIRES OF ’76” MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR RECRUITING POSTER.

This large Broadsided is on unusual peach colored paper with black print overlay. Having a 7″ x 6″ vignette of a running Zouave carrying his rifle with bayonet attached, a dagger in his sash. This poster is advertising for soldiers for at least 6 specific regiments stating if you enlist in those specific regiments bounties will be paid and provision for your family will be paid. Interesting to note the call for German and Irish troops “IRISHMEN OF MASSACHUSETTS you have two Regiments to choose from, the 28th, Col. THOMAS S. MURPHY, and the 28th, Col, MATTHEW MURPHY.” “GERMANS OF MASSACHUSETTS, as you fought for the ‘Faderland,’ fight now for your Adopted Country. Remember FRANZ SIGEL.” SIZE: 27″ x 21-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good however there is a 10″ x 1-1/2″ sliver missing from the upper right hand corner that affects several letters of text on right side with one letter totally missing (the last “N” in CANNON). Paper overall is sound with several small holes and chipping on edges. 9-93047 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2278

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2278	$2,133.00	“SONS OF THE SIRES OF ’76” MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR RECRUITING POSTER. This large Broadsided is on unusual peach colored paper with black print overlay. Having a 7″ x 6″ vignette of a running Zouave carrying his rifle with bayonet attached, a dagger in his sash. This poster is advertising for soldiers for at least 6 specific regiments stating if you enlist in those specific regiments bounties will be paid and provision for your family will be paid. Interesting to note the call for German and Irish troops “IRISHMEN OF MASSACHUSETTS you have two Regiments to choose from, the 28th, Col. THOMAS S. MURPHY, and the 28th, Col, MATTHEW MURPHY.” “GERMANS OF MASSACHUSETTS, as you fought for the ‘Faderland,’ fight now for your Adopted Country. Remember FRANZ SIGEL.” SIZE: 27″ x 21-1/2″. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good however there is a 10″ x 1-1/2″ sliver missing from the upper right hand corner that affects several letters of text on right side with one letter totally missing (the last “N” in CANNON). Paper overall is sound with several small holes and chipping on edges. 9-93047 (1,500-2,500) – Lot 2278 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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“SONS OF THE SIRES OF ’76” MASSACHUSETTS CIVIL WAR RECRUITING POSTER.