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Title: Group of ephemeral items relating to John Charles Fremont and his run for the Presidency in 1856 Author: ** Place: Publisher: Date: 1856 Description: Ephemeral archive includes: Yellow ribbon that reads in black print, "I Voted for Fremont In 1856." 19x5 cm. (7½x2"). * Yellow ribbon that reads in black print, "Fremont and Lincoln." 4.5x12.5 cm. (1¾x5"). * A woodcut (likely the mast head for a political broadside) illustration of an eagle carrying a banner that reads, "Fremont & Dayton." 11.5x28 cm. (4½x11¼"), tipped onto board (with matting) with two pieces of tape at top edge. * Newspaper clipping from the Connecticut Courant. From Saturday, September 20, 1856 announcing the candidacy of John C. Fremont. * Lithograph cover for the sheet music: Fremont's Great Republican March. Lithographed by J.H. Buffords. 33.5x24 cm. (13¼x9½"). Published by Nathan Richardson, 1856. * 5 pp. sheet music: To Col. John Chas. Fremont. Fremont Grand March. Composed by E. Krauss. Wrappers. Library rubber stamp on bottom of cover. 33.5x26 cm. (13¼x10¼"). Published by Oliver Ditson, [1856]. * Color lithograph portrait of John C. Fremont, Republican Candidate for Fifteenth President of the United States. 31x25.5 cm. (12¼x10"). From a photograph by Brade, taken June 1856. Unevenly trimmed. * Article clipping from a newspaper reporting on "The Death of J.C. Fremont: The Pathfinder and First Republican Nominee for President Gone to His Final Rest." Unknown newspaper, 1890. Together eight items. Fascinating collection of materials produced on the occasion of John Charles Fremont's nomination as the first Republican nominee for Presidency. Lot Amendments Condition: General wear to each; very good Item number: 211211