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Old Abe - 1865 Sanitary Fair in Chicago, Sanitary fairs were held to raise money for medical care of Union soldiers wounded in the Civil War. R-adv states these pictures of Old Abe, a live eagle carried through 3 years' campaigning by the 8th Wisconsin, can be bought for 15 cents each to benefit the Chicago fair. VG+, 2 small toned spots, crease tip of LR corner. Brought $35 in Trade Card Place Auction 035 on 8/22/01.