This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/23/2024
[LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865), subject]. Grand Reception of the Notabilities of the Nation, at the White House 1865. Dedicated to Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, by the Publisher of Frank Leslie’s Chimney Corner. [New York: Lith. of Major and Knapp for Frank Leslie’s Chimney Corner, 1865]. Black and white lithographed image of President and Mrs. Lincoln greeting important people at a formal reception at the White House. Approximately 19 x 23 ¾”. Toned, one vertical and one horizontal crease, edgewear with a few short creased tears, some soiling, corners creased. Very good. MARKED “SPECIMEN COPY. NOT FOR SALE” AT THE UPPER PORTION, PRINTED IN RED. This plate was sold as a premium to purchasers of issues #1 and #2 of Frank Leslie’s new newspaper, Chimney Corner (with a price of $3.00 at the lower left corner). A rare and possibly unique copy of this important print.