Lincoln & Johnson: Key 1864 Currier "Grand National Banner" Campaign Poster....

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Lincoln & Johnson: Key 1864 Currier "Grand National Banner" Campaign Poster. Currier issued similar jugate designs for each presidential ticket from 1844 through 1876, and this series is avidly collected. While there are a number of scarce issues, three stand out as the top rarities of the series: the Bell & Everett and Breckinridge & Lane from 1860, and this 1864 Lincoln & Johnson. Further enhancing its appeal is the premium placed by collectors on all forms of Lincoln & Johnson jugate campaign items. To our recollection, this is only the second Lincoln & Johnson Currier we have handled, the other coming from the legendary U.I. "Chick" Harris Collection. Its rarity exceeds that of the 1860 Lincoln & Hamlin, which has traded many times in the $10,000 price range, by a factor of 10 to 1 or greater.

The present example is in excellent condition, with full original borders and no damage whatsoever. One small spot in the field to the right of Lincoln's portrait. The borders display a little light, even age browning, as is usually encountered in this genre; however, in this regard it is a well above average example, which could probably be professionally cleaned to display in mint condition if one felt the need. 11" x 13.5".