Lot 3260
Announcement of Lincoln's Death, printed text of a formal message delivered to the Common Council of New York City by Mayor C. Godfrey Gunther, April 15, 1865, illustrated card, 4¾" x 7¾", in part …Abraham Lincoln, the President of the United States is dead. With inexpressible horror I announce to you this event, coupled as it was with violence. Just at the moment when peace began its dawn over an afflicted land, this dreadful blow fell on him on whom its destinies seemed to depend." Mounting stain around edges of reverse shows through very slightly, Fine.
Estimate $75 - 100
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| Realized $425 |
