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Lincoln & Johnson - 1864 Electoral Tickets

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Political Memorabilia Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Lincoln & Johnson - 1864 Electoral Tickets
Comprises 1.) Maryland, Allegany County, ticket headed "The Union Forever! / For President, / Abraham Lincoln / For Vice-President, / Andrew Johnson" with seven electors names below. Features an American flag waving in the wind [2-6/8" W x 8-1/2" H]. Age-toning, fold wear, creases, and small holes. 2.) An Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson newspaper clipping "Republican Nominations / For President / Abraham Lincoln / Of Illinois / For Vice-President / Andrew Johnson / Of Tennessee" [2-7/8" W x 6-3/8" H]. Age-toning, staining, uneven edges, creases, and fold wear. 3.) "Unconditional Union Ticket." Bears a red vignette with stern text warning "A Vigorous Prosecution of the War and no Compromise Under the Guns of Rebels", surrounded by a cannon, drums, American flags and an eagle with wings spread. Contains a list with Lincoln and Johnson for President and Vice President and 13 names below. Verso bears patriotic vignette featuring an eagle with star background surrounded by American flags perched atop a shield. All contained within a circle to text that reads "Rally 'round the Flag, Boys! / Rally once again!" [2-7/8" W x 7-6/8" H]. Age-toning, fold wear, creases, and margin defects including minor tears and folds.