American Historical Ephemera and Photography

Lot comprised of 8 items, highlighted by the following:

The Great Impeachment and Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States. Philadelphia, PA: T.B. Peterson & Brothers, 1868. Paper label affixed to front cover identified to original owner, "A.T. McKinney," and dated 8 February 1869. (Paper wrappers heavily worn, including staining, loss. Spotting and soiling to text). -- CDV of Mary Todd Lincoln, after lithograph/engraving. New York: Brady. -- CDV, "Our Peace Commissioners for 1865," composite view featuring Lincoln at center surrounded by his generals. New York: E. & H.T. Anthony.

[With:] Calling card identified to "Mr. Chester Alan Arthur, Knickerbocker Club." 1 1/2 x 3 in. -- Calling card identified to "Mrs. Grover Cleveland." 2 3/8 x 3 3/8 in. -- Business card identified to "J.H. Holliday, DDS," with an office listed at Room No. 24, Dodge City, Kansas. 2 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. printed card, almost certainly a later souvenir printing inspired by John Henry "Doc" Holliday's work as a dentist.

[Also with:] The South: Her Peril and Her Duty. A Discourse, Delivered in the First Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, On Thursday, November 29, 1860, by Rev. B.M. Palmer, D.D. New Orleans, LA: Ofice of the True Witness Sentinel, 1860. Identified to A.T. McKinney on front cover. (Paper wrappers heavily worn, with staining, chipping to edges). -- Official Report of the Trial of Anton Probst, for the Murder of Christopher Dearing, at Philadelphia, April 25, 1866, as well as his Two Confessions, One made on May 6th to his Spiritual Adviser, the Other on May 7th, 1866, to his Counsel, wherein he acknowledges to have killed the entire family of eight persons, and the manner in which he done it...Philadelphia, PA: T.B. Peterson & Brothers, 1866. Identified to A.T. McKinney on front cover. (Front wrapper fully separated, back partially separated, toning, soiling, edge and corner wear throughout).

Together, a curious selection of 8 items.