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Spectacular 1860 Bell & Everett Jugate Ribbon Spectacular, Virtually Pristine 1860 Bell & Everett Ju

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Spectacular 1860 Bell & Everett Jugate Ribbon Spectacular, Virtually Pristine 1860 Bell & Everett Ju
<B>Spectacular, Virtually Pristine 1860 Bell & Everett Jugate Ribbon With Mathew Brady Portraits.</B></I> Among the most esteemed of political ribbons by collectors are this series of four single picture and four jugate ribbon designs, all taken from Brady photographic portraits. 1860 was the first election to see the widespread use of photographic images (Lincoln's supporters made particularly effective use, and won), and it must have been a revelation to American voters to see such realistic images of the candidates. Historically, the Bell & Everett is the least expensive of the group (a Breckinridge & Lane sold for $9775 in our November 2004 auction! [#609 Lot 27199]), and is the ideal choice for a "type" example of this historic ribbon series. The present gorgeous example, with elegantly scalloped edges as manufactured, is from the <I>Joe Brown Collection</B></I>.