Lot 78
Lincoln, Abraham - Rarely Seen Funeral Card With Embossed Tombstone Relief. White tombstone embossed on black background, 4 7/8 x 3 5/8". Printed: "In Memory of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States / Born February 12th, 1809. Departed this Life April 15th 1865./ 'Yet Speaketh.' / 'For thou are Freedom's now, and Fame's-One of the few-the immortal names-That were not born to die.'/ 'With malice toward none, with charity for all.'/ March 4th 1865 Second Inaugural/ Requiescat in Pace!" These blind-embossed cards were passed out at Lincoln's funeral in the East Room of the White House and were also given to dignitaries who boarded the funeral train along the route from Washington to Springfield, where Lincoln was laid to rest. A rare Lincoln relic (one only recently donated to The Smithsonian Institute) and in fine condition. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000
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