Set Reminder2019-01-10 06:30:002019-01-10 06:30:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Fine Books and Manuscripts: Featuring Important Chicago Memorabilia https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/fine-books-and-manuscripts-featuring-important-chicago-memorabilia-22004 We start the new year with an auction of books and manuscripts focused on Chicago, celebrating the city’s art and architecture, literature, sports, notable inhabitants, and historic events from the Great Fire to the present.
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[Civil War] Panorama of the Battle of Gettysburg, Permanently Located at Cor. Wabash Avenue and Hubbard Court, Chicago Ill. Chicago: W.J. Jefferson/National Panorama Co., ca. 1884. Pict. lithographed wraps. Folding battle panorama, inserted Nee Ban color advt. [40]pp. Short tears to covers, title leaf detached, else good. Scarce booklet issued for the Chicago opening of Paul Philippoteaux?s panorama, or ?cyclorama,? depicting Pickett?s Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. The popular exhibit was shown again in Chicago at the World?s Fairs in 1893 and 1933.