Lot 54
[Lincoln, Abraham] Stoddard, William Osborn (1835-1925) Secretary to President Lincoln from 1861-1864. Photograph mounted on heavy card, the entire piece 11 1/4 x 8". Inscribed and signed, "William O. Stoddard, Madison, New Jersey, Nov.25th, 1923." On the verso is the logo of the photographer, W.C.and L.C. Parker of Morristown, N.J. Stoddard served as private secretary to President Lincoln from 1861 to 1864. He wrote numerous books on Lincoln such as "Abraham Lincoln Inside the White House in War Times," plus nearly a hundred children's books. Most likely the largest known signed photo of Stoddard.
Estimated Value $600 - 800,
Frederick Hill Meserve; George Rinhart,
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