Lot 4252
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875) 17th President of the United States, 1865-1869. Congressional pamphlet, "Speech of Hon. Alex. H. Stephens of Georgia, on the Civil Rights Bill, Delivered in the House of Representatives in Congress Assembled. 5th of January, 1874," Washington: John H. Cunningham, Printer. 1874. 16 pages. Andrew Johnson, the former Vice President of the United States during the Civil War, then President after the assassination of President Lincoln, was U.S. senator from Tennessee 1874-75. Stephens was the former Vice President of the Confederacy. This is an incredible association document, linking the two Civil War Vice Presidents and the Civil Rights question. Johnson signed his name in pencil eighteen times throughout the volume and on both covers. One signature on the front cover is partially in ink. Covers are toned and soiled, with some chipping at lower edge. An amazing piece of Americana, housed in a custom-made case. Ex Sang, Coyne.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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