LINCOLN TRIO OF 1864 FLYERS CONTRASTING REPUBLICAN & DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN PLATFORMS.
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Winning Bid:
$616.55 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, June 29, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #232 Part I
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Item Description
9x11.75" to 9.5x12". Included are: "Who Is Responsible For The War" w/except of speech by Alexander Stephens and section at bottom right listing events that "Occurred During The Presidency Of Mr. Buchanan" further noting at conclusion "All Were Committed Before Mr. Lincoln Entered Office. It Is Simply Ridiculous To Say He Commenced The War" (three horizontal folds stabilized on reverse w/white archival tape, scattered staining and handling wear, VG); "The Platforms" w/heading for 'Baltimore" and "Chicago" concluding w/"Points Of Difference" most notably "The Union Platform Regards Slavery As The Inciting, Guilty Cause Of The Rebellion And Demands The Suppression Of The Cause In The Interest Of 'Justice And The National Safety'" (separations along fold lines, damp staining throughout and scattered edge losses, Good) and "Two Roads To Peace!" published by the "National Union Executive Committee" concluding in all capitol letters "The Election Of Lincoln And Johnson Is The Death-Kneel Of The Rebellion!!" (five well flattened diagonal folds otherwise moderate handling, Fine) A fine group of rare handbills from the pivotal 1864 campaign.
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