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Lot 242: Lot of Various Spanish American War Photographs and Memorabilia

Lot of Various Spanish American War Photographs and Memorabilia Including Admiral Dewey Autograph

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Lot 242: Lot of Various Spanish American War Photographs and Memorabilia

Lot of Various Spanish American War Photographs and Memorabilia Including Admiral Dewey Autograph

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 6, 2008

Estimated Price: $600 - $900
Price Realized:
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Lot of Various Spanish American War Photographs and Memorabilia Including Admiral Dewey Autograph

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Catalog Page: 39
Class: Other
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1) 11 cabinet card photos of prominent Spanish American War U.S. Officers as listed on cards: "Com. W.S. Schley, U.S.N., Major-General SHAFTER, MAJOR-GENERAL FITZHUGH LEE, COMMODORE J.C. WATSON, MAJOR GENERAL WESLEY MERRITT, LIEUT. RICHMOND P. HOBSON, two different shots of MAJOR-GENERAL NELSON A. MILES, REAR ADMIRAL GEO. DEWEY, CAPTAIN ROBERT "fighting Bob" EVANS, REAR ADMIRAL WM. T. SAMPSON.". All rate very good plus. 2) Large autographed signature of Admiral Dewey. Done very largely on a cut strip of stiff linen paper. 3) Autographed signature in ink reading "W.S. Schley, Rear Admiral U.S.N." accompanied by a Keystone stereo card showing the admiral in front of a patriotic insignia.

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All items rate very good to excellent unless previously mentioned.



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