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Lot 2067
HISTORICAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN ARTICLE WITH DOCUMENTATION
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$270
Sold Price includes BP
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| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
HISTORICAL ABRAHAM LINCOLN ARTICLE WITH DOCUMENTATION, a walnut plaque with profile bust of Abraham Lincoln with a signed and notarized letter by William M Deffenbaugh, State of Illinois / Sangamon County, stating "the walnut in this plaque was taken from the old walnut / doors of the Ninian Edwards home where Abraham / Lincoln courted and married Mary Todd. The / dwelling was formerly owned by Bishop Seymour, / and these doors were removed at the time the / residence was remodeled, and the undersigned / purchased them from the widow of Bishop Sey - / mour.
Catalogue Note: Ninian Edwards was married to Elizabeth Porter Todd, sister of Mary Todd Lincoln.
Condition
Very good overall condition, plaque with minor tarnishing.
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