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Abraham Lincoln Personally Owned and Worn Spectacles — With Provenance From Lincoln’s Family
Spectacles worn by Abraham Lincoln, photographed with the President in the portrait taken by Alexander Gardner in Washington, D.C. in 1865 (O-116D in ”Lincoln in Photographs”). With provenance from Abraham Lincoln’s great grandson, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith. As his last direct descendant, Beckwith writes in an ”Affidavit and Deed of Gift”, signed and dated 16 August 1977 (a photocopy of which is included in the lot): ”I, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith of Washington, D.C., certify that among the contents of a trunk located and unopened until recently, and placed in the attic of Hildene, the estate of my grandfather Robert Todd Lincoln, Manchester, Vermont, by my grandmother Mary Harlan Lincoln (Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln), and the said contents being awarded to me by the Estate of my sister Mary Lincoln Beckwith, were found two pair of eye glasses which had belonged to my great grandfather President Abraham Lincoln, and so marked by my grandmother Mary Harlan Lincoln. I further give one pair of these eye glasses to Margaret Fristoe of Chevy Chase, Maryland, and one pair to James T. Hickey of Elkhart, Illinois.” Hickey was the Curator of the Lincoln Collection of the Illinois State Historical Library, now the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. The pair given to Hickey is still in the Library’s collection. Two years after gifting the glasses to Fristoe, Beckwith married her and upon her death the glasses were passed to her daughter from a prior relationship, Lenora Fristoe Hoverson. Her affidavit is also included. Also included is a signed letter from a board-certified optician attesting to the prescription of the glasses as +2.12, a match to Lincoln’s known prescription strength in the 2.00 range. An amazing piece of personal history from one of America’s greatest presidents. Sold for $84,422.
Abraham Lincoln Signed CDV as President — John Hay Certifies Signature as Authentic on Verso
Exceptionally rare Abraham Lincoln signed carte-de-visite photograph, taken by Alexander Gardner in 1861 and signed as President. Signed ”A. Lincoln” below the seated portrait of Lincoln. John Hay, Lincoln’s private secretary, authenticates the signature upon the verso by writing, ”I certify that the President’s signature is genuine / John Hay”. With ”Brady’s National Portrait Gallery” backstamp. Measures 2.5” x 3.75”. Very good with some foxing and wear, but with a strong signature by Lincoln. With provenance from Profiles in History and with a COA from Charles Hamilton. Sold for $49,913.
Extraordinary collectible from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln, a personally owned and used pen by Lincoln, given to him during his service as President. Steel-nib fountain pen, lightly worn from use, is evocative and notable for the gold-colored star pattern upon its barrel, calling forth the patriotic Union sentiment at the heart of the Civil War, clearly intended to inspire the President and reminding him of the War’s noble and patriotic purpose.
Pen (not including ink cartridge) measures 7.25” long. Light scratching to the nib from use, and some light rubbing to the barrel. Overall in near fine condition, an evocative piece from Abraham Lincoln, likely used for importance during the Civil War. Sold for $41,250.
Abraham Lincoln Personally Used Pen, Owned by Lincoln as President During the Civil War
Extraordinary collectible from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln, a personally owned and used pen by Lincoln, given to him during his service as President. Steel-nib fountain pen, lightly worn from use, is evocative and notable for the gold-colored star pattern upon its barrel, calling forth the patriotic Union sentiment at the heart of the Civil War, clearly intended to inspire the President and reminding him of the War’s noble and patriotic purpose. Pen has been identified as part of a set inherited by Mary Edwards Brown, Mary Todd Lincoln’s grandniece who famously served as Custodian of the Lincoln Homestead in Springfield, Illinois. The pen is listed as one of the items in a 2 May 1925 notarized affidavit signed by Brown as number “15. Penholder set, property of Abraham Lincoln”, a copy of which accompanies the pen. This affidavit was created by Brown to accompany the sale of the pen to Richard Hagen of Friends of the Lincoln Shrines, whose 1958 notarized affidavit also accompanies the pen, created when it was sold to noted Lincoln dealer King Hostick; affidavit reads in part: “the antique pen holder set…is the one and same pen holder set described in a notarized affadavit dated 2nd May, 1925, and signed by Mary Edwards Brown. I further certify that this pen holder, containing 2 pens, a letter opener, and a scraper, was purchased by me as agent of Friends of the Lincoln Shrines, from Mary Edwards Brown”. Finally the pen is accompanied by a copy of the handwritten note by Mary Edwards Brown reading, “Desk set of pen holders pencil scraper etc. given to Abraham Lincoln while President of U.S.” This note has been authenticated by University Archives as written by Brown and matching the writing on her 1925 affidavit; the 1925 affidavit was provided by Daniel Stowell, former director of the Papers of Abraham Lincoln Project. University Archives COA also accompanies the lot validating the authenticity of the pen as originally owned by Abraham Lincoln and as one of the pens in the set described in the three documents. Pen (not including ink cartridge) measures 7.25″ long. Light scratching to the nib from use, and some light rubbing to the barrel. Overall in near fine condition, an evocative piece from Abraham Lincoln, likely used for importance during the Civil War. Sold for $41,250.
Important Civil War letter signed by President Abraham Lincoln, exactly one week after the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg that left Lincoln in ”a worse place than hell” upon hearing the results of the ”butchery” of Union forces. The hope of taking the Confederacy’s capital of Richmond had been stymied yet again, and criticism of Lincoln’s handling of the war reached such a pitch that there was even serious consideration of removing him as Commander-in-Chief. In this letter, written to Major Generals William B. Franklin and William F. Smith, Lincoln responds to another possible plan of how to approach the city, presented by the Generals (see lot 135 for Franklin and Smith’s plan). General Franklin, in particular, was likely trying to fix the problem of capturing Richmond, as his command of the Left Grand Division during the Battle of Fredericksburg had been criticized in some quarters; Lincoln, however, views this new plan with skepticism and even issues a mild rebuke at the end of the letter, for what seems to be an inconsistency in Franklin’s recommended strategy.
Lincoln’s understanding of Richmond’s difficulty was confirmed by history – it wouldn’t be until early April 1865, just days before Lee’s surrender, that the city was ultimately captured by siege, rather than direct assault, by cutting its supply lines. Single page letter is written in the hand of Lincoln’s secretary John G. Nicolay, boldly signed by Lincoln at the conclusion. On bifolium stationery measuring 7.875” x 9.875”. Fold lines, else near fine condition. Sold for $40,000.
Scarce Emancipation Proclamation Engraving Displayed with Signatures of President Abraham Lincoln and His Entire Cabinet
Stunning presentation of the Emancipation Proclamation engraving, displayed with the signatures of President Abraham Lincoln and his entire cabinet. The engraving, titled “The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet From the Original Picture Painted at the White House in 1864” presents Abraham Lincoln surrounded by all seven members of his cabinet. Engraved by A.H. Ritchie, circa 1866, with the original painting by Francis Carpenter currently displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
The clipped signature of each man is archivally matted underneath his portrait, with Lincoln’s written entirely in his hand, signed as President: “A. Lincoln / April 21, 1862”. The other signatures include Edwin Stanton, Salmon Chase, Gideon Welles, William Seward, Caleb Smith, Montgomery Blair and Edward Bates.
Engraving measures 35.25″ x 24.75″, matted with signatures to a size of 39.75″ x 32″. Some abrasions to margins of engraving and a few discreet surface scratches. Signatures are bold and legible. Overall in very good plus condition. With University Archives COA for Lincoln’s signature and PSA/DNA COAs for cabinet signatures. A scarce collection from President Lincoln and his cabinet commemorating one of the most significant events in American history. Sold for $13,650.
Scarce Emancipation Proclamation Engraving Displayed with an Autograph Note Signed by President Abraham Lincoln, and Signatures of His Entire Cabinet
Stunning presentation of the Emancipation Proclamation engraving, displayed with an autograph note signed by President Abraham Lincoln, and signature by his entire cabinet. The engraving, titled “The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation Before the Cabinet From the Original Picture Painted at the White House in 1864” presents Abraham Lincoln surrounded by all seven members of his cabinet. Engraved by A.H. Ritchie, circa 1866, with the original painting by Francis Carpenter currently displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
The clipped signature of each man is archivally matted underneath his portrait, with Lincoln’s written entirely in his hand, signed as President: I approve the within, if no objection is known at the War Department. / A. Lincoln / Sep. 16, 1861.” The other signatures include Edwin Stanton, Salmon Chase, Gideon Welles, William Seward, Caleb Smith, Montgomery Blair and Edward Bates.
Engraving measures approximately 35.5″ x 25.5″, matted with signatures to a size of 39.25″ x 32.25″. Light smudging, toning or discoloration to a few of the signatures, else near fine condition. With PSA/DNA COAs for all signatures. A scarce collection from President Lincoln and his cabinet commemorating one of the most significant events in American history. Sold for $13,650.
Handsome vellum document signed by Abraham Lincoln as President, with Lincoln appointing Speed S. Fry Brigadier General of Volunteers. Dated 22 March 1862, Lincoln signs with his full name, ”Abraham Lincoln” at lower right. Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Folds and light dampstaining along bottom and right edge. Overall very good condition with fully intact blue paper seal. Sold for $10,588.
Abraham Lincoln Document Signed as President — Near Fine With Full, ”Abraham Lincoln” Signature
Elegant document signed by Abraham Lincoln as President, appointing Joseph Wilbar as Postmaster in Taunton, Massachusetts. Signed with his full name, ”Abraham Lincoln”, document dated 18 December 1861 is countersigned by Secretary of State William Seward. Measures 13.5” x 9.5” with paper covered red wax seal to verso. Folds and small repair to fold on verso. Overall near fine. Sold for $10,210.
Document signed by Abraham Lincoln on 23 February 1863, appointing Silas A. Miller as 2nd Lieutenant of the 12th U.S. Infantry. Miller would be KIA on the 2nd of July of that year at Gettysburg. Document features a blue stamped seal of the United States War department, and contains Lincoln’s signature to lower right. Countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Large vellum document measures 15” x 19”, in a 24” x 29” frame bearing a small plaque reading ”Abraham Lincoln / February 23, 1863”. Folds to document and light discoloration along bottom. Very good to near fine. Sold for $10,068.
Abraham Lincoln military commission signed as President during the Civil War, appointing a Second Lieutenant on 1 August 1864. Lincoln elegantly signs with his full signature ”Abraham Lincoln” at lower right, countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. Vellum document measures 15.75” x 19”, with intact green paper seal and military vignettes. Framed to 23.75” x 28.25”. Some shadowing of seal from folding and light discoloration, overall in very good plus condition with an unusually bold signature by Lincoln. Sold for $9,375.
Abraham Lincoln Signature With University Archives COA
Abraham Lincoln signature, signed “A. Lincoln.” upon a slip measuring 4.375″ x 2″. Slip is handwritten “Albany” upon the verso with evidence of previous inlay around the edges. Small .25″ closed tear repaired at top. Very good to near fine condition. With University Archives COA. Sold for $4,060.
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