AMER AUGUST 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/24/2015
RARE LARGE AND DRAMATIC ABRAHAM LINCOLN 1860 CAMPAIGN RIBBON.8-1/4" X 3" pink ribbon of a beardless Lincoln with large vignette of firing canon with American flag and mottos that say it all "THE UNION MUST AND SHALL BE PRESERVED". "FREE SOIL, FREE HOMESTEADS AND FREE TERRITORIES!". SIZE: PROVENANCE: From the personal estate collection of John W. Armiger Jr. Merrill C. Burman Collection, Lot 42026, Heritage Auction Galleries, Sale # 6136. CONDITION: Good to very good overall, fraying at bottom with some loss to the word "INDUSTRY" but mostly discernible. Creases, water stains and soiling. 49055-219 JS (2,000-3,000)
