Anderson Auction #211

Lot #1:

Abe Lincoln Rare 1860 Ribbon

Honest Abe at his best! This really rare ribbon from 1860 features a striking image of the pre-beard Abraham Lincoln. It's a 4 1/2 inch ribbon with portrait taken from a Matthew Brady photo taken during Lincoln's appearance at the Cooper Union in New York in February of 1860. Slight fray and some thin areas at top, some discolor at bottom, portrait is fantastic.