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Three CDVs, 88th Pennsylvania & VRC BBGs: Benezet F. Foust (2) and George W. Gile
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Three CDVs, 88th Pennsylvania & VRC BBGs: Benezet F. Foust (2) and George W. Gile
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
Lot of 3: Bvt. Brig. Gen. Benezet Forst Foust (sometimes sp. Benezst), Lt. Col. VRC, earlier Maj. & Adj. 88th PA Inf., which he led at Gettysburg and was WIA, two cartes, including a wartime view by Broadbent & Co., Philadelphia, and an 1870 view by Henry Ulke & Bro., Washington. Bvt. Brig. Gen. George W. Gile, Col. VRC, earlier Col. 88th PA Inf., WIA at Antietam, carte by Henry Ulke, Philadelphia, ca early 1866, with verso revenue stamp.
Provenance:
The Robert Trownsell Collection
Condition:
Foust's earlier view with scattered stains and trimmed on all sides. Gile's with trimmed upper corners.
Sold: $528.75
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