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"Libby Prison." The only picture in existence. As it appeared August 23, 1863 / A. Hoen & Co. Richmond, Virginia

"Libby Prison." The only picture in existence. As it appeared August 23, 1863 / A. Hoen & Co. Richmond, Virginia

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Summary

Print 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.

Printed on mount: Copyright, 1882, by J.L. Barlow, Richmond, Va.
Printed on back of mount: [Copyright secured according to law.] Old "Libby Prison" Building, Richmond, VA. From the Original Photograph, taken August 23, 1863. Being perfectly familiar with the appearance of "Libby Prison" and its surroundings at the date above mentioned, we hereby certify that this picture is what it purports to be. ... Price of Engraving, 50 cents, postpaid. Address all communications to Wm. A. Mountcastle, Sole Agent, 503 N. 6th & 520 E. Broad Sts., Richmond, Va.

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Date

01/01/1882
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Contributors

A. Hoen & Co.
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Location

Richmond (Va.)37.55389, -77.46028
Google Map of 37.553888888888885, -77.46027777777778
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