Lot 50
[Lincoln, Abraham] Lincoln Stevensgraph Ribbon. Portrait of Lincoln within a border of stars above "The Late Lamented President Lincoln" and crossed American flags. Above the portrait is an eagle perched on an American shield holding a banner with "E Pluribus Unum" in its beak; at top edge, below a decorative border, is "Assassinated At Washington 14 April 1865" and a quote: "I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, to die by. A. Lincoln." Silk, marked on back T. StevensCoventry. Size is 9½ x 2¼". Some toning to edges but a most attractive ribbon.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $330 |
