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Lot 116

LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865). FAY, Herbert Wells (1859-1949...

Estimate: $300 - $500

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LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865). FAY, Herbert Wells (1859-1949). Photographic Portrait of Lincoln Made from an Original Ambrotype Owned by Wells. [Springfield, IL, 1926]. Photo is 7 x 5?. On the verso, is a lengthy presentation by Fay: ?To John W. Stern Jr. Compliments HW Fay- Owner original negative taken in Springfield Jan 1861 / Custodian Lincoln Tomb Dec 24 1926?. Some rubbing to edges, else fine.