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[Engraving of Abraham Lincoln]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03878.02 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 engraving : b&w Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Engraving of Lincoln sitting in an armchair with a book in his lap. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Adhered to a cardboard backer board. Bottom of page is cut off.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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