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Lincoln Related: Complete Printing of the Emancipation Proclamation in the NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, S

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Lincoln Related: Complete Printing of the Emancipation Proclamation in the NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, S
Complete Printing of the Emancipation Proclamation in the NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1862, Very Fine. 21" x 16", 8 page newspaper, uncut at top, with page 4 complete printing of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed in type by Abraham Lincoln. Minor creasing and a couple of small holes, not affecting text; Pages 7/8 have minor paper loss in lower margin This is the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation which would go into effect on January 1, 1863.. It freed the slaves in all states which were in rebellion against the Federal Government of the United States. Lincoln issued this Proclamation in the wake of the great Federal victory at the Battle of Antietam. Historic!