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First of May 1865 or Moving Day in Richmond

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First of May 1865 or Moving Day in Richmond
<B>End-of-War Hand-Colored Lithographed Cartoon</B></I> entitled "The First Day of May 1865 or Genl. Moving Day in Richmond VA." The scene shows a Sheriff's Sale of the government house (a posted sign reads "To Let. Apply Lincoln & Co."). Robert E. Lee carries a musket, swords and a sceptre while a government employee carries boxes of state papers. A former slave thumbs his nose while a dog relieves himself on a chest containing worthless CSA treasury notes. Likely issued after the fall of Richmond and prior to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. Some toning and wear to the edges, else near fine.<BR><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)