Scarce lithographic broadside of the Emancipation Proclamation, 21 x 27.5, with “The original entirely designed and executed with a Pen by Gilman R. Russell,” printed near the bottom, and printed by Duvall & Son in 1865. Broadside features a full-length image of Lincoln in the center, his right hand resting on the manuscript of the Proclamation. The entire Proclamation is printed behind Lincoln, with an upper border featuring an American eagle, Lady Justice, and a slave, with the bottom bordered by a floral wreath. Framed to an overall size of 25.25 x 31.5. A repaired central vertical tear to top portion, scattered toning, staining, and soiling, chip to top edge, and several other repaired tears, otherwise very good condition. Russell was a self-proclaimed ‘professor of penmanship’ and designed this celebratory portrait, producing a very similar tribute to George Washington and the Declaration of Independence two years later. A visually-striking piece of one of the most important executive orders ever, featuring a stately image of Lincoln. Oversized. RR Auction COA.
