2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
Printed Invitation, "Select Council Chamber, Philad'a, April 21st, 1865," to participate in the Obsequies of the late President Lincoln upon the reception of the remains in Philadelphia, Saturday afternoon, April 22d, 1865 ....." Mourning ruled, 7" x 4-3/4," 1pp., with 3 blank pages, fine. ...plus, Printed Card, "The President's DEDICATION ADDRESS At Gettysburg," by Miller & Mathews, 757 Broadway, 3-1/2" x 5-1/2," color text printing, fine. ...plus, Broadside, "A FREE PASS. Entitling the holder to the tender mercies of the CONSTITUTIONAL PURIFYING ASSOCIATION, Who will guarantee to cleanse every particle of Copperheadism from our nature - so you will be able to VOTE for an honest man without prejudice... " with several illustrations depicting "THE PURIFYING PROCESS," 6" x 9," VG. ... plus, Broadside, The Excursion of the Bought Nominations, The Large Balloon "Union League," Will Start Immediately. The Balloon is managed by the Old Hunkers in the Ring," 4-3/4" x 8-1/2," VG.
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