Description: ABNER DOUBLEDAY. Abner Doubleday (1819–1893) was the Union general who fired the first shot at the Confederates in the defense of Fort Sumter and played a pivotal role in the early fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg. He is controversially credited with the invention of modern baseball. CIVIL WAR-DATED INK SIGNATURE OF ABNER DOUBLEDAY, THE FAMED UNION GENERAL WHO FIRED THE FIRST SHOT IN THE DEFENSE OF FORT SUMTER Civil War-dated ink signature of, “A. Doubleday, Major Genl. Vol.,” with the rank in his hand and date, “Sept. 9th, 1864,” in another hand, measures 2.875 by 1 inches, and in good condition with heavy staining, toning, and having been attached to a larger slip of paper. A Doubleday autograph sold for $1,383 at RR Auction in March 2008.
Price: 656.25 USD
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-12-13T03:51:40.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Industry: Military
Signed by: Abner Doubleday
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Guaranteed to pass PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
