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Inauguration of Jefferson Davis...
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March 23, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 23, 1861
* Confederate president Jefferson Davis
* Double page inauguration print
* Abraham Lincoln inaugural ball
The double page centerfold is captioned: "Inauguration of Jefferson Davis, President of the Southern Confederacy, at Montgomery, Ala. The Capital of the Southern Confederacy, on Monday, Feb. 18, 1861" (see), showing Davis, with his right hand raised, taking the oath of office before a huge crown of on-lookers. This centerfold is tipped-in, so no binding holes at the fold.
The front page is captioned: "Inauguration Ball at Washington, March 4, 1861 - Superb Costumes of Distinguished Ladies Present on That Brilliant Occasion". Other prints within include: "Inauguration Ball at Washington, on the 4th of March" "United States Soldier on the Roof of Adam's Express During the Inauguration , Washington, March 4, 1861" "United States Soldiers Guarding the Exterior of the Ball-Room During the Inauguration Ball, on the Evening of March 4, 1861" and others.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Category: Yankee
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