Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens, 1861 Virginia Election Ballots, A Choice Collection. A very choice and diverse group that includes the rarest types from the Proskey group. Featured are three large white paper ballots (average 150mm square), exhibiting different fonts and one with written 'J.B. Baldwin' for Congress. Another shows partial printed 'Kenton Harper' for Congress. These large paper ballots are the rarest from the Proskey group and the first we have handled since our 2000 Americana Sale; Four small white paper ballots (average size 90mm by 110mm), all different styles; Blue paper ballot. 105mm by 135mm. Extremely Fine, choice; Yellow rag paper ballots (average size 85mm by 135mm). Three with written Congressional candidates. Extremely Fine. Others Very Fine. An excellent collection of ballots. 12 pieces.
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