LS signed “A. Lincoln,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7.75, Springfield, Illinois, November 16, 1860. Letter to E. Kirk Hart. In full: “Herewith I send you my autograph, which you request.” Beautifully double-cloth-matted and framed with a portrait to an overall size of 18.5 x 15.75. In fine condition, with one extra horizontal fold and a light vertical fold along left edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, which grades the signature a ‘9.’ A choice autograph, sent from his hometown just 10 days after winning the 1860 presidential election. RR Auction COA.
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.