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ABRAHAM LINCOLN, c. 1864, POSTER: The Defenders

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Lincoln “The Defenders of Our Union” Poster

c. 1864, “The Defenders of Our Union,” Lincoln Campaign Poster, Published by Kimmel & Fosters, N.Y., Choice Virtually Mint.
This original, large-size black-and-white Campaign poster measures an impressive 18" x 23.75". It depicts, "The Defenders of Our Union," in an oval array. Its layout is a sharply detailed in presentation, the central images. Those subjects include: President Lincoln as the nation's Commander-In-Chief who was standing for reelection and his image occupies the key aspect at top center. Also, Lincoln’s would-be Vice-President, Andrew Johnson, who appears at the six o'clock position. At the left and right sides of the oval, are; Union Admirals Porter, Faragut (sic), and Dahlgreen (sic) who represent the maritime service's best, and Union Generals Sherman, Grant, and Sheridan on the right. In the very center is George Washington, no doubt lending his support. Published by, "Chr. Kimmel & Forster" of New York, and is in overall excellent condition. A similar Campaign poster sold for $1837.50 in EAHA’s June 6, 2006 Sale! A tremendous, historic and highly decorative Campaign piece from Lincoln's second term.

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