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[Abraham Lincoln] Illustrations from Harper's Weekly Announcing Lincoln's Assassination, (New York: Harper Broth... (Total: 4 Items)
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[Abraham Lincoln] Illustrations from Harper's Weekly Announcing Lincoln's Assassination, (New York: Harper Brothers, 1865) elephant folio (11.5" x 16"). Four pages from the April 29, 1865 issue featuring an engraving of John Wilkes Booth on the cover with a lurid account of the killing of the president. Together with 3 additional illustrated papers:Harper's Weekly, Nov. 10, 1860; with cover featuring a large engraving of Abraham Lincoln. Harper's Weekly, January 21, 1865; with cover featuring engraving titled "View of General Butler's Dutch Gap Canal Before the Explosion of the Bulk-head". Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, New York, May 24, 1862; featuring two engravings, "Capture of Fort Macon..." and "The End of the Merrimac...". All newspapers in just good condition with wear and chipping at all margins.More Information:
Includes: Harper's Weekly, Nov. 10, 1860; with cover featuring a large engraving of Abraham Lincoln. Harper's Weekly, January 21, 1865; with cover featuring engraving titled "View of General Butler's Dutch Gap Canal Before the Explosion of the Bulk-head". Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, New York, May 24, 1862; featuring two engravings, "Capture of Fort Macon..." and "The End of the Merrimac...". All newspapers in just good condition with wear and chipping at all margins.
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2009 March Grand Format Rare Manuscripts Auction #6019 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
March, 2009
6th-7th
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