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Lot 257

Vicksburg Daily Citizen: Original July 2/4, 1863, Wallpaper Issue.

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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$500

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Vicksburg Daily Citizen: Original July 2/4, 1863, Wallpaper Issue. A very rare wallpaper edition of the Vicksburg Daily Citizen that was published after the fall of Vicksburg by the occupying Federal troops. This is the July 2,1863 edition with slight changes, including the note at the bottom of the last column. Measures 11 ½” x 18 ¾”. Union troops reprinted the July 2nd issue

 adding the note at the lower last column dated July 4, 1863 that General Grant had "caught the rabbit" referring to their victory, occupation of the city, and taking control of the newspaper.

Comes with custom made folder.

Condition

Trimmed with loss at top left edge, overall age toning. Folder has edge wear. Still presents well.

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