Title: STAR OF THE UNION Author: Place: New York Publisher: Nesbitt & Co., Printers Date: c.1864 Description: Clipper ship sailing card, on porcelain coated stock, with color wood-engraved illustration with gilt highlights. 16.5x10.3 cm. (6½x4¼"). The Star of the Union, from Rollinson's California Clipper Line for San Francisco, commanded by Reed, was the "smallest and sharpest clipper loading." The illustration bears the motto "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved," with crossed Stars and Stripes, and the three-masted ship. A rare Civil War theme card. Lot Amendments Condition: Fine condition, a hint of rubbing at corners. Item number: 239696
Title: STAR OF THE UNION Author: Place: New York Publisher: Nesbitt & Co., Printers Date: c.1864 Description: Clipper ship sailing card, on porcelain coated stock, with color wood-engraved illustration with gilt highlights. 16.5x10.3 cm. (6½x4¼"). The Star of the Union, from Rollinson's California Clipper Line for San Francisco, commanded by Reed, was the "smallest and sharpest clipper loading." The illustration bears the motto "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved," with crossed Stars and Stripes, and the three-masted ship. A rare Civil War theme card. Lot Amendments Condition: Fine condition, a hint of rubbing at corners. Item number: 239696
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