Apr 16, 2019 - Sale 2505

Sale 2505 - Lot 170

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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
(PRESIDENTS--1892.) Hand-lettered banner for the Cleveland-Stevenson ticket. Ink on two sewn pieces of heavy linen, 24 x 68 inches, lettered to read "For President, Grover Cleveland of New York / For Vice President, Adlia E. Stevenson, of Illinois" with the same text on verso; moderate dampstaining, spot-mounted at corners to modern backing board. Np, [1892]
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An interesting survival from Cleveland's successful campaign to regain the White House. The misspelling of Adlai Stevenson's first name may be regarded as charming or exasperating, depending upon your taste.