Wreck of the Battleship Maine with Salvage Photos, 1911 US Congressional Report
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WRECK OF THE BATTLESHIP MAINE, 1911 Message from the President and report to the U.S. House of Representatives by the Board of Engineers appointed to raise the wreck of the ship in Habana Harbor. The 17 page bound report includes 7 black and white photos of the wreckage. Brown paper covers, 12" x 9". Rare. Note: This report was owned by Brig. Genl. E.E. Winslow (1866-1928) of the Army Corps of Engineers. The Army Corps of Engineers was tasked with supervising the salvage of the famous battleship. This item descended in Winslow's family along with a number of other related items in this auction.
Private Tennessee collection, acquired in March, 2023 from direct descendant of Brig. Genl. E.E. Winslow.
Private Tennessee collection, acquired in March, 2023 from direct descendant of Brig. Genl. E.E. Winslow.
Condition
Dampstaining and small tears at spine, toning, light foxing, light dampstaining affecting upper margins of the photographs.
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Wreck of the Battleship Maine with Salvage Photos, 1911 US Congressional Report
Estimate $300 - $350
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