LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Feb Americana Grand Format Auction #659  / 

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Abraham Lincoln: Ten Varied Cartes de Visite

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Abraham Lincoln: Ten Varied Cartes de Visite
<B>Abraham Lincoln: Ten Varied <I>Cartes de Visite</B></I></B></I> <B>of the Civil War Era.</B></I> <BR>--Two images of Lincoln and Thad, one bearing the imprint of Charles Desilver, Philadelphia. <BR>--An unusual image of "Our Late President", a steel pen copy of the familiar Berger pose issued as a promotional item for Gardner's Business college, Scranton PA, with their promotional text on reverse. <BR>--A ghost image of Lincoln on the Emancipation Proclamation. Reverse bears a tribute poem by the issuer, George Martin, Montreal. <BR>--An image of the familiar engraving of Lincoln with his family. No maker imprint. <BR>--An attractive image titled "Emancipation" showing Mr. Liberty with African American man and woman. By John Sowle, Boston. No maker's name. <BR>--Two artists conceptions of Lincoln's inaugural ball, both with Abe front and center. No maker's name. <BR>--An artist's conception of "President Lincoln's First Home" by Crater and published by J.I. Campbell, Chicago. Historic text on verso. <BR>--A beautiful image of the acclaimed Roger's "Council of War" sculpture, issued by Edouart's Photographic Gallery, San Francisco. <BR>Overall condition excellent, one with three border chips and one with two corner clips. Approximate size: 2.5" x 4".<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Small Flat (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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