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Joseph Cosey: Abraham Lincoln

Joseph Cosey: Abraham Lincoln

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Joseph Cosey: Abraham Lincoln

American forger (1887-1950?) who forged letters from American luminaries. Joseph Cosey forgery of a partial Abraham Lincoln handwritten and signed legal document, two pages, 5.75 x 7.5, December 1, 1854. Forged second and third pages of a legal brief. In part: “Plaintiff avers that he asked Defendant to return his money to which he replied that he was the lawful and rightful title holder and not the Illinois Central Railroad Company.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and uniform toning. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #464 - Ended November 11, 2015





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