Libby Prison / Sold

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Libby Prison – Inventory Number: PRI 140 / Sold This lithograph is entitled “Libby Prison – The Only Picture in Existence” by J.L. Barlow | circa 1882 | Published by Mountcastle, Richmond, Virginia | The print depicts Libby Prison “As it appeared August 23, 1863” – its detail shows three men and a child standing in the foreground with tents labeled “C.S.A.” immediately behind them, and the Libby Prison building in the background.   This example is marked “Compliments of Phil Kearney Post NO. 10, G.A.R. Richmond, Va.”.   It is housed in an original period frame with wavy glass.  Frame measures 16 1/2″ w x14 3/8″ l. Inventory Number: PRI 140 / Sold 

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Framed illustration titled "Libby Prison / Sold," shows Libby Prison with tents out front, labeled as “The Only Picture Extant,” dated August 23, 1863, with historical and authorship details above the image.
Framed historic print titled "Libby Prison / Sold" depicting the large brick Libby Prison with tents in front, noted as "The Only Picture Extant," dated August 23, 1863.
Historic illustration of Libby Prison / Sold in Richmond, Virginia, shows tents and groups of men in front; labeled as exhibit dated August 23, 1888.
A historical illustration shows several people near large canvas tents in front of Libby Prison, a multi-story brick building with a flag on the roof.
Black-and-white historic illustration of Libby Prison, with a "Sold" sign, tents in front, and people gathered around the large brick building.
Libby Prison / Sold: Historical illustration dated August 23, 1863, showing tents and a crowd of soldiers and civilians in front of the large brick building labeled "Libby Prison.
The back of "Libby Prison / Sold" features a mounted informational paper detailing the history and engravings of the Old Libby Prison building in Richmond, Virginia.
A historical document advertises the engraving "Libby Prison / Sold," depicting the Old Libby Prison Building in Richmond, Virginia, with a list of Union officers and prisoners connected to the site.

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