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1864 Lincoln & Johnson Silk CA. Electoral Ticket Rare 1864 Lincoln & Johnson Electoral Ticket From C

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
1864 Lincoln & Johnson Silk CA. Electoral Ticket Rare 1864 Lincoln & Johnson Electoral Ticket From C
<B>Rare 1864 Lincoln & Johnson Electoral Ticket From California in the Form of a Silk Ribbon.</B></I> While this two-sided, multicolor ticket shows up not infrequently on paper, it still commands a several hundred dollar price because of its subject matter and design. However, this is only perhaps the second or third we have ever seen on silk. It is a full-fledged ribbon, with full original selvage across the top and bottom, and so may be claimed by electoral ticket, ribbon, and Lincoln collectors alike! It is listed in Fischer's ribbon book as Al-62, where it is described as scarce. <BR><BR>The pictured scene is the famous sinking of the notorious Confederate blockade runner, the <I>Alabama,</B></I> by the Union warship <I>Kearsarge.</B></I> Note that it is from California, one of the few political items of that era which were made expressly for use in this fairly new and remote state. Condition is great but for one fine, partial horizontal separation in the middle (probably form being stored folded), which detracts minimally from the display appearance. 3.75" x 7.5".