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The Battle of Fair Oaks, Va. May 31st 1862.

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  • PUBLISHER: Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. New York.

  • MEDIUM: Lithograph handcolored,

    DATE: 1862.

  • EDITION SIZE: Small folio - image size 7 7/8 x 12 5/16" (199 x 313 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: An identically titled but diffrent stone from Conningham 402. Man with bayonete has only suggestions of a mustache, The observation balloon is bolder. This scene is reported to be the first use of an observation balloon in the war. <br><br>

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition, full original color, save for some minor discoloration marks in the margins.

  • REFERENCE: Conningham #402 (varient): Gale #447.

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