Autographs
Exceptional Quality “Mary Lincoln” Signature
MARY TODD LINCOLN, First Lady.
Cut Signature, “Mrs A. Lincoln” in brown ink, .85” x 3.25, Choice Near Mint. The Signature along with an engraving of Mary measuring 5.5” x 3.75”, and a brass biographical plaque measuring 3.5” x 5”, have been professionally double matted and framed to create the overall size of 19.5” x 11.5”. The plaque reads: “Mary Todd met Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois where he practiced law. In 1842, they were married. During her time in the White House, she received much criticism and saw the death of her son, Willie, in 1862. After her husband’s death, Mary suffered mentally and fell into a deep depression and lived a life of poverty. The death of her other son, Tad, left a judge declaring her insane.” The engraving is of Mary in a large gown in a side profile. This gorgeous collection deserves to be put up on display!!
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Exceptional Quality “Mary Lincoln” Signature
MARY TODD LINCOLN, First Lady.
Cut Signature, “Mrs A. Lincoln” in brown ink, .85” x 3.25, Choice Near Mint. The Signature along with an engraving of Mary measuring 5.5” x 3.75”, and a brass biographical plaque measuring 3.5” x 5”, have been professionally double matted and framed to create the overall size of 19.5” x 11.5”. The plaque reads: “Mary Todd met Abraham Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois where he practiced law. In 1842, they were married. During her time in the White House, she received much criticism and saw the death of her son, Willie, in 1862. After her husband’s death, Mary suffered mentally and fell into a deep depression and lived a life of poverty. The death of her other son, Tad, left a judge declaring her insane.” The engraving is of Mary in a large gown in a side profile. This gorgeous collection deserves to be put up on display!!
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Autographs-Coins-Currency-Americana
9:00 AM PT - Jan 14th, 2006
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Early American
P.O. Box 3507
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
