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Lot 276
Sale 1250 - American Historical Ephemera & Photography
Nov 30, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$600 -
800
Price Realized
$819
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Lot Description
[LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865)]. A group of 3 CDVs of John Wilkes Booth, highlighted by "The Assassin" tintype.
J. Wilkes Booth, The Assassin. N.p., n.d. Gem-size tintype of John Wilkes Booth, approx. 3/4 x 1 in., displayed under 2 3/8 x 3 5/8 in. paper mount with printed poem below, "A monstrous villain here behold, Who wrought a demon's work for gold: Long as his victim lives in fame, Mankind shall curse the murderer's name.'' (Mount possibly trimmed, scattered spotting).
[With:] Booth and his Associates. N.p., n.d. Composite CDV featuring a portrait of Booth at center surrounded by Atzertoot, Spangler, O'Laughlin, Payne, Arnold, and Herold. -- CDV, seated portrait of John Wilkes Booth. N.p., n.d.
Together, 3 CDVs featuring John Wilkes Booth. Condition generally good, with some toning and light soiling.

