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Sale 79
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Lot 139 |
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Collection of 68 lithographs of 1899-1901 Philippine Insurrection. Selection of 68 different lithographs, each 5¼ x 7", of photos taken during the Philippine Insurrection from a variety of series by different photographers, including J.D. Givens and Rochett. Includes an execution by garotte, and two mounted, toned and spotted photos showing a hanging, 4½ x 3¾. Photos include indigenous people, U.S. and Philippine soldiers, insurgents, views, events, Admiral Dewey, seven ships from Dewey's fleet-- U.S.S. Concord, Raleigh, Baltimore, Petrel, Boston, Flagship Olympia and U.S.S. Yorktown, whose crew, shown in separate photo, was ambushed and captured by insurgents.
After its defeat in the Spanish-American War of 1898, Spain ceded its colony of the Philippines to the United States in the Treaty of Paris. On Feb. 4, 1899, just two days before the U.S. Senate ratified the treaty, fighting broke out between American forces and Filipino nationalists led by Emilio Aguinaldo who sought independence rather than a change in colonial rulers. The struggle lasted three years and resulted in the death of over 4,200 Americans and over 20,000 Filipino combatants. As many as 200,000 Filipino civilians died from violence, famine, and disease.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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Lot 140 |
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Dewey, George (1837-1917) American Admiral best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War. Autograph letter signed, 8 x 4¼", 4 pp. front & back on one piece of paper, dated 6 February, on very decorative, red embossed, "The Breakers," Palm Beach, Florida stationery. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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Lot 141 |
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Spanish American War, Battle of Manila, 1898 Color Print. A large original chromolithograph print dated 1898, printed by "Muller, Luchsinger" of New York, entitled "The Battle of Manila" with subtitle in tiny letters at bottom, "Fought May 1st by Rear Admiral Dewey. Spanish Loss: 11 ships, 150 killed, 250 wounded. American Loss: None". Dramatic full color battle scene shows American battleships and gunboats exchanging furious gunfire with Spanish vessels. At lower left an inset engraved bust of the hero of the day, Admiral Dewey. Some minor chipping and few small margin tears not affecting the image. Ready for matting, framing and display. Scarce original print.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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