Rare & Historical Navy - Armour's Souvenir Calendar - American Lithographic 1899

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Note : No Unauthorized Returns. All items are SOLD AS-IS, with no express guarantee, please see definitions. Limited Refunds available case by case, and includes damage during shipping. PLEASE READ ALL TERMS BEGINING TO END!!! This is an Armour's Souvenir Calendar with Admiral George Dewey on the cover, the hero of the Spanish American War. It was made by the American Lithographic Company of NY, for the Armour & Company in 1899. The cover is the art of C.L. Hinton and C.D. Graves. These where given out to people who sent in "6 two cent stamps, or the cap from extract of beef". The first page in the calendar features "The Man Behind the Gun," with an idealistic form of the American Navy Man, the second page features "America's Pride," with a lady surrounded by red roses, and navy vessels, and the third and final page features "The Coming Admiral," with a young boy with sword and naval cap, surrounded by 4 portraits. Of course, the cover features Admiral George Dewey, hero of the Spanish American War, with significant embossing, even his mustache is embossed. This is the only know print of this calendar, complete in all of it's glory, even with the original red, white, and blue silk ribbon. All available prints on other site, are made from a copy of the original proof of the cover, which is owned by the Library of Congress. Did I mention that this is ULTRA RARE, and highly collectible? It fits into many categories that collectors love, which include at least the following; lithographic, military, political, patriotic, advertisement, and calendars. Yes, Admiral George Dewey, the only person to become the Admiral of the Navy, ran for the office of President of the US. Do not let this rare find escape your grasp! Dimensions: (1 inch equals 2.54 Center-meters) Height - 8.5 inches (cover, and each sheet) Width - 7.25 inches (cover, and each sheet) Disclaimer All Items are As-Is. I am neither a collector nor an expert, and claim to know nothing about anything. TERMS I may miss represent something. If I do, please feel free to let me know. Please feel free to ask me any question. The only stupid question is the question you don't ask. I can add photos as needed. I combine shipping when possible. (On large orders, I may have to ship using more than 1 box.) Processing can take up to 3 Business Days , if you need it fast, I can expedite for a fee. FREE shipping is slow ( up to 10 Business Days ), this does not include weekends or holidays. On large orders, or odd shapes, items will be shipped parcel post, UPS Ground, and for even larger, Greyhound. If you are not happy with the item , please contact me before leaving feedback. All Sales Final - No Unauthorized Returns. Limited Refunds available case by case. Definitions "As-IS" gives notice to buyers that they are taking a risk on the quality of the goods. The buyer is free to inspect the goods before purchase; but if any hidden defects are discovered after purchase, the buyer has no recourse against the seller. Any implied or express warranties that usually accompany goods for sale are excluded in an "as is" sale. "All Sales Final" once the item is sold, it is yours to pay for with no express guarantee , and no refunds, unless the seller decides to make an exception. Posted with the eBay Android app Posted with the eBay Android app Unfortunately I missed some significant damage stemming from the production flaw area. Please see the last two photos for more information. CURRENT BIDDERS, please retract your bids if you want . It still functions as a shade, but does have the damage, and should affect the value . read more

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