Sold for:
$4,148
$4,148
Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814), Two articles: broadside, Natural and Political History of The Gerry-Mander! , [c. 1812], protesting the redrawing of the voting district to give rise to the term "Gerrymander," two columns, with woodcut depicting the "Salamander," 20 x 14 in.; and a printed broadside, 1812, issued by Governor Elbridge Gerry proclaiming "A Proclamation for a Day of Public Fasting, Humiliation, and Prayer," 21 1/2 x 15 1/4 in.; (folds to both, else very good).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-14