Auction Name: 2026 February 26 Historical Manuscripts & Texana Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 47151

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/6328*47151

William P. Dole's Lincoln & Johnson Jugate Inauguration Ball Invitation. One page on wove cardstock, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches, Washington, D.C.; March 4, 1865. An engraved invitation for Lincoln and Johnson's National Inauguration Ball in 1865, featuring jugate engravings of the President and Vice President alongside patriotic imagery symbolizing the defeat of the rebellion and the restoration of the Union; the most desirable design of all inauguration ball invites. The name of the invitee is not filled in, as is typical, since the printer made a mistake on the date, which was postponed until March 6th due to inclement weather.

The invitation was originally mounted on a page in a scrapbook kept by Dole's wife, Lizzie. An image of the full page is available for reference and context. A printing of all the pages of the scrapbook will be included with the lot.

Condition: Somewhat toned. Trimmed at top and bottom edges, just touching engraving at bottom. Right corners beveled. Remnants from previous mounting on the verso.

Provenance: Elizabeth Dole and by descent, to our consignor.

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