(Americana : Presidential). Hesler, Alexander; Ayres, George B. Portrait of Abraham Lincoln. Albumen print. 1 piece. 8 5/8 x 6 3/4 inches; 218 x 173 mm. On original board; very minor edge wear. Printed by George B. Ayer, ca 1881 - 1899, printed from negatives produced from Alexander Hesler's negative of his photo of June 3, 1860. With Ayers blind 1881 copyright stamp at the bottom left corner and his ink annotations on the back of the board. "Copyright/ Geo B. Ayers/ Philadelphia." Some toning to back of board, photo clean and attractive. Accompanied by its period frame. See Meserve 26.