Lot 195
Lincoln, Abraham. Partly-printed Document Signed as President, August 7, 1861, Washington, large oblong folio. Appointing "George W. Peck of New York…Consul… at San Juan, Porto Rico…." Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Trimmed at lower edge; one tape repair on verso, with tiny amount of paper loss in text; a few easily- repaired fold and edge splits, one passing vertically through the "r" in "Seward"; and overall toning. Lincoln's signature is nice and bold, being an excellent example. Overall Very Good.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $4,600 |
