-40%

1889 Hon John Quinn Worlds Fair 1492-1892 To Senators/H.O.R 51st Congress RARE

$ 184.8

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

THE HONORABLE JOHN QUINN:
Thank you for visiting. I will be listing many paper items belonging to the Honorable John Quinn a 51
st
. Congressman of New York; a Victorian man who died Feb. 24, 1903. He was born Aug. 9, 1839 in the
county
of
Tipperary
,
Ireland
and came to NY as a stone cutter. He was a well known NY West Side politician. He came to NY about 35 yrs before his death. He entered politics as a Democrat. He was a member of Tammany Hall and served at various times as Alderman 1885, 86 & 87, assemblyman 1882, and the Fifty-First Congress where he helped to defeat a bill to move Gen. Grant from
New York
to
Arlington
Cemetery
. He also served as Deputy Commissioner of Buildings, Lighting and Supplies. He was a member of the Narragansett Club in
West 54
th
Street
and was prominent in Irish affairs. His wife, Sarah C. Quinn and John had six children. He was a member of many other various organizations and all of these organizations--Farragut Post G.A.R. , Anchor Council, C.R.I. Holy Name Society, Liberty Councils Knights of Columbus, Gramercy Lodge, Ancient Order United Workmen, Owen Roe Club, Branch of the United Irish League, Caledonian Club and the 15
th
and 17
th
Assembly Districts—all  escorted his body from his residence to the church. He was a loved and respected man. There will be many collectible paper items such as hand written signed letters, political and fraternity invitations, Pass tickets, train tickets, and a hand written poem signed by E.Z.C. Judson (Ned Buntline) both names signed given to John Quinn and much more. Thank you.
5531. this is a rare old piece sent only to the Senators and Representatives of the 51st Congress of NY not out to the public. it was given to those men to get an idea of the advantages of holding the Fair in the city of St. Louis. this is a lovely colorful and striking piece of history. when folded it measures about 10 1/2" 8". it is a large piece. it has a few small torn places in the folded place and along the edges. i think this qualifies as a rare item. thank you for looking and please visit my store for more great items.
SHIPPING & HANDLING
PLEASE READ FULL LISTING BEFORE BIDDING
PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE BEFORE PAYING
I ACCEPT PAY PAL
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION
I AM NOT ACCEPTING OVERSEAS BIDS AT THIS TIME
I DO NOT MAIL ON SATURDAYS
THANK YOU FOR LOOKING AND PLEASE ENJOY MY STORE AND MY
AT AUCTION ITEMS