Raynor HCA 2013-07
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/18/2013
Broadside, “Illumination and Procession in Honor of the Glorious Victory Achieved in the Election of JAS. K. POLK ...”Lancaster, Pa. 1844, measuring approximately 19” x 14,” a few small tears at edges. Minor soiling. Lightly creased. Minor loss in center at folds. Very good. Scarce political broadside advertising a torchlight procession to be held in Lancaster, Pa. to commemorate James K. Polk's election in the 1844 presidential election. It calls for a "general Illumination and Torch-light procession," and declares that it is "earnestly hoped that every man will come provided with his transparency or lantern." These events were central to the politics of the day, and broadsides like this are highly evocative of the mid-nineteenth century political scene. The route of the procession is provided, as are the officiants and organizers. The broadside announces a twenty- six gun salute at noon which will signal the commencement of the day's festivities, noting that if the salute is not heard, it will indicate that the event has been postponed because of weather. Broadsides such as this are particularly scarce and desirable.
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