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Lot #241
John Wilkes Booth Carte-de-Visite Photograph

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Description

Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photograph of Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth standing in a three-quarter-length pose, wearing a heavy winter coat and gloves. Annotated on the mount in contemporary ink: "The Assassin of Pres't Lincoln." The backstamp reads: "W. Keith, 37 Lord Street, Liverpool." In very good to fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #672 - Ended August 16, 2023