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Maj. Gen. William T Sherman 1865 Lithograph, Louis Rosenthal, William Smith Pub. Description: Printed by Louis Rosenthal after the engraving by Max Rosenthal, and published by William Smith, Philadelphia. Type: Lithograph Materials: Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: 1865 Maker: Louis Rosenthal, Max Rosenthal, William Smith Dimensions: 30" x 24" sheet, 24.5" x 19" image. Provenance: From a Lansdale, Pennsylvania collection. Good condition, scattered wear including minor creasing, handling wear, edgewear, minor tears, and areas of minor discoloration.

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Maj. Gen. William T Sherman 1865 Lithograph, Louis Rosenthal, William Smith Pub. Description: Printed by Louis Rosenthal after the engraving by Max Rosenthal, and published by William Smith, Philadelphia. Type: Lithograph Materials: Paper Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: 1865 Maker: Louis Rosenthal, Max Rosenthal, William Smith Dimensions: 30" x 24" sheet, 24.5" x 19" image. Provenance: From a Lansdale, Pennsylvania collection. Good condition, scattered wear including minor creasing, handling wear, edgewear, minor tears, and areas of minor discoloration.

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