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Lot #274
Charles ‘Chinese’ Gordon

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Description

British general (1833-1885) who, in 1860, crushed the Taiping Rebellion in China, earning the nickname 'Chinese.' ANS signed “C. G. Gordon,” one page on a 3.5 x 5.5 postcard, no date but postmarked May 13, 1881. Note to "Monsieur Boulger" in London, in full: "Kindly keep the contents of my letter to Brett private." In very good to fine condition, with soiling, toning, and some old paper residue in the lower blank area.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #568 - Ended October 10, 2019





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