Signature with Rank / Unsigned Portrait
SCHURZ, Carl (1829-1906)
From Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 11, 1998
About this Item
This German-born Union general was a man of vast accomplishments: U.S. minister to Spain, senator from Missouri, secretary of the interior, editor of the "New York Evening Post" and more. Bold strong signature (typical "C. Schurz"), 2½" X 1¼" slip, n.p. Very good. Mild age toning, with paper clip rust mark at upper left touching upon the "C." An appealing war-date example of this extraordinary figure's signature, with "Maj Genl." penned beneath it and another rather illegible line b[penned beneath that (may read "Dec. 23d 1863"). Schurz was raised to the rank of major general in March 1863, which would make this possible 1863 date logical. Accompanied by an outstanding 1860s vintage steel-engraved group portrait entitled "Defenders of the Union" along the bottom, heavy stock 6" X 9", n.p., n.y. Twelve superb individual portraits, each within its own oval decorative frame, with Rosecrans at upper center and Sigel, Weitzel, Meagher and other Union generals surrounding him -- Schurz at upper right. Near fine. Quite handsome. War-date Schurz are encountered far less often that post-war examples. Seller Inventory # 37200
Bibliographic Details
Title: Signature with Rank / Unsigned Portrait
Store Description
Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts has been buying and selling quality books, autographs and ephemera since 1991. We specialize in general antiquarian, first editions, signed books and autographs and documents. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association (MWABA), Universal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC) and The Manuscript Society.
9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, Ltd.9304 Saturn Ln, Galena, IL, 61036, U.S.A.
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Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts accepts VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards. Checks are welcome. Institutions will be accommodated as their procedures require. Shipping is additional and will be quoted at the time an order is placed. Every effort has been made to describe each book and any defects accurately. If an item proves unsatisfactory for any reason, it may be returned pursuant to ABEBooks' policy. We would appreciate a courtesy call if an item is being returned.
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