[LINCOLNIANA]. Pair of Lincoln mourning envelopes with CDV portrait.

A pair of Lincoln mourning envelopes, featuring an oval portrait of Lincoln at upper left and thick, black mourning border to edges. This example is catalogued in James Milgram's Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Paper 1860-1865 as [AL-362]. -- Reprinted CDV portrait of Lincoln, possibly the pose from which the engraved portrait on the envelopes is drawn. Verso bears imprint of J. E. McClees, Philadelphia. -- Together, 3 items.

Property from the James Milgram, M.D., Collection of Ephemeral Americana and Historical Documents

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Envelopes with minor toning, one with a few spots, some dampstaining, and small area of loss to upper right corner. CDV with toning, soiling, and wear to edges/corners.

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American Historical Ephemera and Photography

[LINCOLNIANA]. Pair of Lincoln mourning envelopes with CDV portrait.

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