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Lot #137
Abraham Lincoln: Our American Cousin Handbill

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Handbill for a performance of Our American Cousin at the Boston Museum, one page, 4.5 x 7.75, March 26, [1859]. The cast list includes W. Warren as Asa Trenchard, J. Davies as Edward Trenchard, and H. Bascom as Florence Trenchard. In fine condition, with trivial loss to the upper left corner tip. President Abraham Lincoln would be assassinated during the performance of the play by Laura Keene's company at Ford's Theatre in Washington, DC, on April 14, 1865.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #595 - Ended November 11, 2020