CIVIL WAR OCCUPATION OF NEW ORLEANS BROADSIDE, PRINTED ON NECESSITY PAPER.

Circa mid 19th century. American. Rare Civil War broadside, related to the occupation of New Orleans. “Proclamation – The City of New Orleans and its environs, with all its interior and exterior defenses, having been surrendered to the combined naval and land forces of the United States…”. “Headquarter Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1 May 1862” signed in print “Benjamin F. Butler, Major – General, commanding, USA, Department of the Gulf”. This rare variant is printed on the back of a hand tinted 1855 French lithograph by “W. Simpson” titled ” A Hot Night In The Batteries”. This example was printed on necessity paper (any paper available). SIZE: 14-1/2″ x 22″. CONDITION: Tears and repaired chips to edges and light foxing. 9-25023 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2182

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015

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
	2182	$4,740.00	CIVIL WAR OCCUPATION OF NEW ORLEANS BROADSIDE, PRINTED ON NECESSITY PAPER. Circa mid 19th century. American. Rare Civil War broadside, related to the occupation of New Orleans. “Proclamation – The City of New Orleans and its environs, with all its interior and exterior defenses, having been surrendered to the combined naval and land forces of the United States…”. “Headquarter Department of the Gulf, New Orleans, 1 May 1862” signed in print “Benjamin F. Butler, Major – General, commanding, USA, Department of the Gulf”. This rare variant is printed on the back of a hand tinted 1855 French lithograph by “W. Simpson” titled ” A Hot Night In The Batteries”. This example was printed on necessity paper (any paper available). SIZE: 14-1/2″ x 22″. CONDITION: Tears and repaired chips to edges and light foxing. 9-25023 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2182 Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - February 2015 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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CIVIL WAR OCCUPATION OF NEW ORLEANS BROADSIDE, PRINTED ON NECESSITY PAPER.