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Lot #32
Abraham Lincoln

As he appeared at the start of his presidency

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As he appeared at the start of his presidency

Fantastic 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Lincoln seated in a distinguished full-length pose. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony of New York, from a Brady negative. In very good condition, with scattered spotting to the image and light wear to edges and corners. This particular image was captured by Alexander Gardner of Brady’s Gallery on February 24, 1861, during Lincoln’s first sitting in Washington held for ‘Harper’s Weekly.’ He was inaugurated as president just eight days later. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #428 - Ended May 14, 2014