Lot 424
[(Lincoln, Abraham]. Classic sepia-tone portrait of Lincoln, 9¾ x 8 in. (image size 5¼ x 7½ in.), as candidate for President, taken 3 June 1860, by Alexander Hesler in Springfield, Missouri. Printed by George B. Ayres from the original negative. Ayres purchased Hesler's original plates just after the Civil War. In 1881, Hesler printed photographs from these plates in a number of different sizes. This is a fairly early print. In 1933 the plates were damaged beyond repair when sent through the mail to Washington. Desireable light silvering surrounding the image, otherwise fine.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,100.
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