LOT #47105 |
Sold on May 11, 2017 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
Abraham Lincoln Autograph Note Signed with Mary Todd Lincoln Signature....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on May 11, 2017 for:
$12,500.00
Bid Source: Internet bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
Abraham Lincoln Autograph Note Signed with Mary Todd Lincoln Signature. One page, 6" x 9"; Philadelphia; February 21, 1861. In full: "Philadelphia, Feb. 21, 1861. Mrs. James E. D. Stevens / My dear Madam / Below is my autograph according to your request. / Yours truly / A. Lincoln." Mary Todd Lincoln signs directly beneath: "Mary Lincoln / Philadelphia May 11th."The recipient adds a note: "[Written by President Lincoln and Mrs. Lincoln, when the former was on his way to Washington to be inaugurated the first time. The inauguration took place March 4th.]" This note is confusing, because Mary Todd has dated her signature May 11. Either the First Lady added her signature at a later time, or used an incorrect date. The left edge of the page is a bit rough, suggesting that it was removed from an autograph album.
Condition: Gently toned, a bit darker at the edges. With bold ink.
Auction Info
2017 May 11 Manuscripts Grand Format Auction - Dallas #6175 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2017
11th
Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 1,917
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $250,000 (minimum $19), plus 20% of any amount between $250,000 and $2,500,000, plus 12% of any amount over $2,500,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms