Desirable mounted photograph of Lincoln in profile, 7.75 x 9.5, printed by George B. Ayres circa 1890 from the original negative taken by Alexander Hesler shot in Springfield, Illinois, in 1860. Affixed to a slightly larger mount, with a copyright credit on the reverse, “Copyright, Geo. B. Ayres, Phila,” and a “G. E. Ayres, Copyright 1881,” photographer’s stamp to lower left corner. Somewhat noticeable surface marks, otherwise fine condition. One of Lincoln’s best portraits, his law partner William Herndon called this pose ‘so essentially Lincolnian; no other artist has ever caught it.’ RR Auction COA.
