[Lincoln Assassination]. A photographic study of John Wilkes Booth in 15 CDVs.

15 CDVs of Abraham Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. The group is comprised of portraits of Booth taken during various sittings. Photographers/publishers include C.D. Fredricks & Co., (New York) (2), T.R. Burnham (Boston, MA) (1), Case & Getchell (Boston, MA) (1), Taylor & Bacon (Rochester, NY) (1, one-cent revenue stamp on verso), Black & Case (Boston, MA) (1), D. Sutphen (Mt. Morris, NY) (1), E. & H.T. Anthony (1), Richardson (1), Philadelphia Photographic Co. (Philadelphia, PA) (1), and The New Orleans Photograph Co. (New Orleans, LA) (1). The rest are uncredited. Also included is a composite image entitled "Booth and his Associates," featuring a portrait of John Wilkes Booth surrounded by 6 portraits of conspirators.

Together, 15 CDVs. Condition generally good, with occasional toning, soiling, and edge and corner wear to mounts. Some mounts trimmed or clipped at corners.

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[Lincoln Assassination]. A photographic study of John Wilkes Booth in 15 CDVs.

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