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1869, U.S. Grant, Printed Inaugural Invitation

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An Official Printed Invitation Ulysses S. Grant's Inaugural

1869, Ulysses S. Grant, Official Printed Inaugural Invitation, Completed, 10" x 7", Very Fine.
This is a rarity from the first national campaign to follow the Civil War, an official inauguration reception invitation for the celebration in Washington, D.C. on March 4, 1869. It was printed by Philips & Solomon of Washington, the firm responsible for numerous official event passes including the tickets to the impeachment trial of Andrew Johnson. This example is hand-engrossed for the invitees, "The Misses Mayer." The event was hosted at the U.S. Treasury Building and was co-hosted by a General Committee that numbered various party leaders as well as several military colleagues including William T. Sherman. Condition: minor hint of mounting remnants on verso, pinhole at extreme corner. A nice, very presentable Invitation.

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Coins-Currency-Autographs-Americana
9:00 AM PT - May 18th, 2008

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