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Sale 3


Lot 802

[Lincoln, Abraham]. 16th President of the United States, 1861-1865. A 1/3" strand of hair encased in an ornate golden frame, taken from a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair originally from the personal collection of famous Lincoln collector and expert Frederick H. Meserve. A lovely colored facsimile letter of original letter from world famous expert Charles Hamilton accompanies this piece attesting to the authenticity and provenance. Eleven pages of Charles Hamilton certification are enclosed. This remarkable relic is protected by a firm crystal clear poly-glass holder that can double as a frame. 11 x 14".
Estimated Value $500 - 600.

 
Realized $357



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