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Wed, Oct 23, 2019 02:30AM EDT
Lot 538

Charles S. Stratton, Known as General Tom Thumb.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Stratton, Charles S. (Tom Thumb). Charles S. Stratton, Known as General Tom Thumb. [New York]: J. Baillie, ca. 1840s. Lithograph with hand-coloring, depicts Stratton standing on a desktop with letter-writing accouterments surrounding him. 14 x 10 ??. Dampstained lower margin affecting image, soiling in upper border, closed tear in upper image area. A scarce print.