2024-01 Raynors Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/20/2024
JOHN ADAMS DIX (1798-1879). Union Army Major General, Secretary of the Treasury, Governor of New York, Union Pacific Railroad President, arranged the Dix-Hill Cartel Civil War Prisoner exchange; also Known for stating: "If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot." United States Bureau of Engraving & Printing Engraving boldly Signed, "John A. Dix", measuring 6" x 8", Choice Crisp Mint. A beautifully accomplished vivid Engraved Bust Portrait titled, "DIX" shown in his Union general military uniform. Some trivial faint scattered marginal tone to the outer card. A bold vivid brown signature, "John A. Dix" measures a large 2.5" long and stands out prominently. Outstanding in eye appeal.
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