Lot 1174
Lincoln / Johnson Campaign Ribbon, California, 1864. A 6-3/4" x 3" paper ballot inscribed "We Will Defend It Forever! National Union Ticket." Beneath a vignette of an American flag and a cannon is a slate of candidates for California's Second District, with Lincoln and Johnson heading the ticket as President and Vice President. Five electors are listed, as well as the name of William Higby for Congress. At the lower edge is a list of the counties which make up the Second District, including Tuolumne, Calaveras, Sacramento, Placer, etc. The reverse has an allegorical, patriotic vignette of Lady Liberty with ("The Union Forever!") imprinted in orange. About Fine except for minor paper loss at left edge and some minor splits and tears which are repaired on verso.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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