BUCHANAN, JAMES. 1791-1868. Autograph Letter Signed ("James Buchanan"), to George W. Bowman, giving his version of events leading to attack on Fort Sumter, — BUCHANAN ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA SECESSION.

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Estimate: $15,000–$25,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, Online, Skinner Boston · 2 November 2024
Record ID: TB-2026-291229
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Buchanan On The South Carolina Secession., BUCHANAN, JAMES. 1791-1868. Autograph Letter Signed ("James Buchanan"), to George W. Bowman, giving his version of events leading to attack on Fort Sumter,. Bonhams, 2 Nov 2024, lot 63. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-291229.

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Buchanan On The South Carolina Secession., BUCHANAN, JAMES. 1791-1868. Autograph Letter Signed ("James Buchanan"), to George W. Bowman, giving his version of events leading to attack on Fort Sumter,. Bonhams, 2 Nov 2024, lot 63. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-291229.

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