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Lot #40
Abraham Lincoln

Boldly-signed Lincoln appointment with a scarce photo of the President giving his second inaugural address, John Wilkes Booth watching from the crowd

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Description

Boldly-signed Lincoln appointment with a scarce photo of the President giving his second inaugural address, John Wilkes Booth watching from the crowd

Partial self-contained partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15.25 x 6, March 22, 1861. Lower portion of a larger document, boldly signed at the conclusion by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State William Seward. Nicely cloth-matted and framed with a photo of Lincoln’s second inaugural address (made from the original negative), a portrait of Lincoln, and two small plaques to an overall size of 36 x 30.5. In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, and a few minor wrinkles. The white wafer seal is slightly worn, but intact. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #434 - Ended August 13, 2014





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