Prolific journalist (1820–1887) who advocated for the Whig and Republican parties and published The Conspiracy Trial for the Murder of Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite full length portrait of Poore, by E. Anthony of New York, signed in the lower border in black ink, “Ben: Perley Poore.” In fine condition. RRAuction COA.
