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Lot 449: 1862 Civil War Union Broadside

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Lot  449: 1862 Civil War Union Broadside
<b>CW¥Broadsides</b><hr><b>Civil War Recruiting Broadside</b>

<b>April 1, 1862, Union Recruiting Broadside, Reading [Pennsylvania].</b>
13.5' x 6', Choice Very Fine. Topped by a globe with 'Our Country' on it, flying a U.S. flag, the broadside reads: 'Under Marching orders / $100 Bounty / $2,00 Paid / for Every Recruit. / For the 2nd Regt., Penna. Reserve Corps / MÕCALLÕS DIVISION, / Inquire At The Rendezvous...Constitution House. / James Miltimore, Capt, Co. K. / Recruiting Officer...' A most impressive, historic and ornate Civil War Union Broadside which would look great once properly framed for display.