James Cardinal Gibbons Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS
Born: July 23, 1834 in Baltimore, Maryland
Died: March 24, 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland
Died: March 24, 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland
James Gibbons (1834-1921) was a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He entered St. Charles College in 1855, and after graduating, entered St. Mary's Seminary. In 1861, he was ordained to the priesthood, later becoming the pastor of St. Brigid's Church. Gibbons served as Bishop of Richmond from 1872 to 1877, and in 1886 was elevated to Cardinal, becoming only the second American to attain the rank.
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JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS The second American Cardinal signs his name "Faithfully Yrs" on the verso of a calling card Autograph sentiment on calling card signed: "Faithfully Yrs/James Card. Gibbons", in black ink, 4½x3.Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
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JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS Autograph Sentiment on a 5x2 slip Autograph Sentiment signed: "Faithfully yours in Christ/James Card. Gibbons", 4¾x2. James Cardinal Gibbons (1834-1921) was a chaplain at Fort McHenry during the Civil War, supporting the Union despite having been raised mostly in New Orleans.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS Signed autograph sentiment on a 4x3 card Autograph Sentiment signed: "Faithfully yrs in JC/James Card. Gibbons", 4¼x2¾ calling card. Printed text on verso identifies Gibbons as the Archbishop of Baltimore.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JAMES CARDINAL GIBBONS Autograph Sentiment signed on a 4x3 card Autograph Sentiment signed: "Faithfully yrs,/James Card. Gibbons", 4¼x2¾. James Cardinal Gibbons (1834-1921) was a chaplain at Fort McHenry during the Civil War, supporting the Union despite having been raised mostly in New Orleans.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
