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Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Life of Jeff. Davis in Five Expressive Tableaux [engraving]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07637 Author/Creator: Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889 Place Written: s.l. Type: Print Date: 1864 ca. Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 14.7 cm, Width: 23.1 cm Order a Copy

Engraved series of metamorphoses from "Before He Becomes a Traitor" to "Finis''.

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