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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.
Abraham Lincoln Personally Used Penholder Set, Owned by Lincoln as President During the Civil War
Personally owned and used penholder set by Abraham Lincoln, given to him during his service as President. Set includes: (1) Pencil with a dark wood barrel and gold-colored metal tip; (2) Smooth wood letter opener; (3) Scraper with a dark wood body and metal tip. Pieces are part of a matching set and measure 6.5″, 8″, and 6.5″ respectively, all housed within a beautiful eggplant colored holder with a leather exterior measuring 4.25″ x 8.5″. Set has been identified as inherited by Mary Edwards Brown, Mary Todd Lincoln’s grandniece who famously served as Custodian of the Lincoln Homestead in Springfield, Illinois. The set 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 set. This affidavit was created by Brown to accompany its sale to Richard Hagen of Friends of the Lincoln Shrines, whose 1958 notarized affidavit copy also accompanies the set, 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 set 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.” Taped upon the leather exterior of the holder is a note reading “HD-216”, matching the 1958 affidavit which reads “Item #216”. Items have been lightly used but are well-preserved, overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $25,076.
Abraham Lincoln Autograph Letter Signed as President
Abraham Lincoln autograph letter signed, “A. Lincoln” as President. Upon “Executive Mansion” stationery, letter is addressed to one General Halleck. Datelined Washington, 8 December 1862, letter reads, “…This morning Hon. Mr. Granger & Hon. Robert J. Walker call to ask that Col. Justus I McCarty may be appointed a Brigadier General. They say he has a good record; and I shall be obliged if you will have it examined in reference to such appointment. He was nominated last session, and fell among the large number passed over by the Senate. It is said the Secretary of War fully understands the case…” 1pp. Measures 5″ x 8″. Letter shows a single crease as a fold through center and has been framed with a portrait of Lincoln to an overall size of 16.5″ x 13.25″, else very good. Originally from the Sotheby’s Roy P. Crocker auction, held 28 November 1979, lot 194. Sold for $18,500.
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Full Letter to Abraham Lincoln w/ His Signed Endorsement
President Abraham Lincoln Civil-War dated autograph endorsement signed “A. Lincoln”, dated 8 June 1861 from Washington. Here, William Pointdexter Thomasson appeals to Lincoln to appoint his son, Charles Thomasson, as paymaster in the Army, as was promised. His letter reads: “To his Excellency the President, Our mutual friend Joshua F. Speed Esq. of Louisville Kentucky kindly said that my son Charles L. Thomasson has known from infancy should be appointed paymaster in the army of the United States – And he informed Charles that you had promised to him the next appointment after that of Dr. Wallace. A list of appointments appeared in the papers yesterday Charles not of them. Will your Excellency be pleased to signify…whether my son may continue to expect an appointment. Please excuse what may be thought over as anxiety of a father who has been your firm friend. Truly yours, Will P. Thomasson”. President Lincoln responds on verso of blank leaf: “It must not be long till Mr. Thomasson, named within, is appointed a Pay-Master / A. Lincoln / June 8, 1861”. With additional docketing on verso of blank leaf reading: “Charles L. Thomasson Ky for Paymastership By his father W.P. Thomasson”. Document measures 7.25″ x 4.25″ on 2pp., card-style, with writing to front and verso of blank leaf. Toning and foxing throughout, and some expected folds, overall very good condition. Sold for $6,000.
Abraham Lincoln 1863 Presidential Invitation
Printed invitation to Lincoln’s home to meet with Russian fleet officers as they show their support for Union troops. Invitation reads in full, “The President and Mrs. Lincoln At Home, On Saturday, December 19th [1863] From One to Three P.M..” Accompanied by original transmittal envelope to political adversary Martin Kalbfleisch. Kalbfleisch’s dual-role as Brooklyn’s mayor and New York Congressman may have been an important factor for the invitation as Brooklyn was the home of one of the most important naval bases in the country, the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Kalbfleisch was also a supporter of McClellan’s run for President and delivered public speeches denouncing the Emancipation Proclamation. Invitation and envelope measure 5.25″ x 2.5″. Overall near fine condition. Sold for $3,896.
Gorgeous and Rare Set of Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medallions — From Both 1860 & 1864 in Near Fine Condition
Very rare set of 1860 and 1864 campaign medallions from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Each medallion features a gem ferrotype portrait of Lincoln on one side and that of his running mate on the verso — Hannibal Hamlin in 1860 and Andrew Johnson in 1864. All four images are unusually clear with excellent contrast and virtually no rust. A brass holder encircles the portraits, upon which is engraved the election year. The 1860 medallion additionally lists the candidate’s name; in 1864 it states “For President” and “For Vice President”. Both medallions have a clasp at the top to run a string through so that one could visually display his support for the Lincoln ticket. Each medallion measures 1″ in diameter and are housed together in the original green velvet lined case. A beautiful set, difficult to find so well preserved. Sold for $3,000.
Rare Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin 1860 Election Jugate — Leading Up to Their Victorious Win Which Set the Stage for the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin very scarce 1860 election jugate, depicting each candidate in side-by-side portrait engravings. Political jugates of the Republican nominees were distributed during the tumultuous days leading up to the election of 1860, as Americans wrestled with slavery and wondered how a new Administration would affect it. Portrait engravings of the candidates are printed on a card published by Henry F. Granger & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Jugate reads: “Republican Nominees. 1860.” With Lincoln and Hamlin’s portraits depicted as “President” and “Vice President” and “Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois” and “Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine” additionally printed. Jugate, measuring 4.25″ x 3.25″, has minor foxing and toning throughout, with each portrait faded and with a very tiny tear along bottom edge. Very good condition. Sold for $3,738.
Abraham Lincoln 1860 Campaign Ribbon With the Desirable “Cooper Union” Photographic Portrait
Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon for the 1860 presidential election, featuring his photographic portrait taken by Mathew Brady during the session at Cooper Union, where Lincoln delivered the speech that catapulted him to national prominence. This ribbon is among the most desirable of Lincoln campaign mementos, also bearing Lincoln’s printed signature at bottom. Ribbon measures 2.5″ x 7.25″. Some soiling at edges and a few small spots of foxing, but Lincoln’s image is nearly defect free. Very good condition. Sold for $2,375.
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