Local pick-up only. Two original Civil War lithographs dated 1865, both depicting Union prisoners of war held in Confederate military prisons. These large historic prints were produced at the end of the Civil War and are authentic 19th-century lithographs, not reproductions. Local pickup only due to size.
Print 1: 35”x27”“Officers of the United States Army and Navy – Prisoners of War, Libby Prison, Richmond, Va.”A detailed register listing Union officers imprisoned at Libby Prison, surrounded by state shields and symbolic illustrations.
Print 2: 36”x26”Illustrated scenes depicting life in Confederate prison camps including:• Camp Sorghum, Columbia SC• Camp Oglethorpe, Macon GA• Charleston Workhouse prison• Camp Exchange, Charlotte NC• Prison hospitals and daily camp lifePublished by R.J. Fisher (1865) and printed by E. Sachse & Co., Baltimore.
These are striking historical pieces and would make excellent display items for collectors of Civil War history, militarymemorabilia, or Americana.
Condition:Paper shows age-related toning and foxing consistent with prints over 150 years old. Some small losses and wear visible. Frames show age but display well. As-is.
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