Rare 1865 Satirical Print: "Moving Day in Richmond, VA"

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004

1865 Satirical Print, "THE FIRST OF MAY 1865 OR GENL: MOVING DAY IN RICHMOND VA.," by H. & W. Voight, NY, Very Fine. 6" x 9" handcolored print with wide margins, 9.25" x 11.4" overall size. Lithographed by Kimmel & Forster of New York, this incredible, end-of-war cartoon depicts a "Sheriff's Sale" of the government house in Richmond, VA (a posted sign reads: "To Let. Apply Lincoln & Co."). A uniformed figure resembling Gen. Robert E. Lee carries a musket, swords and a sceptre while a government employee carries out boxes of state papers. A former slave thumbs his nose at Lee while a dog relieves himself on a large box containing worthless "CSA Treasury" notes. Likely issued after the fall of Richmond and prior to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Lovely pastel colors highlight the print, and the paper is evenly toned; a few small stains, but quite nice! A rare, graphic item.

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