Civil War-era cavalry flag flew to $40K at Cowan’s, June 25

Personal headquarters flag of Philip Henry Sheridan, which sold for $40,625
Personal headquarters flag of Philip Henry Sheridan, which sold for $40,625
Personal headquarters flag of Philip Henry Sheridan, which sold for $40,625

CINCINNATI – On June 25, Cowan’s, a Hindman company, held an American Historical Ephemera and Photography auction. It realized more than $705,000 and saw active and competitive bidding throughout. The sale presented an outstanding selection of 18th to early 20th century material and reflected important historical periods including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the Indian Wars, World Wars I and II, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

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