Set Reminder2025-11-20 11:00:002025-11-20 11:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/fine-books-artwork-from-the-george-d-lacy-louis-a-irmo-collections-21870 This November, Potter and Potter is proud to present two vast collections of books and artwork from Dr. George D. Lacy and Louis A. Irmo. These marvelous collections feature fine and rare modern firsts, Americana, autographs and manuscripts, illustrated books, and original artwork.
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[PHOTOGRAPHY]. [BOOTH, John Wilkes (1838-1865), subject]. Carte de Visite, ?J. Wilkes Booth, The murderer of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States." [N.p., ca. 1860s]. Albumen carte de visite on mount, the ?Standard Portrait" of Booth seated, holding his riding crop in his right hand. Albumen approximately 3 ? x 2". Mount approximately 4 x 2 ?". Mount double-ruled in gilt (some toning, mild rubbing, soiling to both sides, verso blank with small pencil note (?1640"). Fine. Rare with the imprint beneath the portrait. Gutman 21. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 4 x 2 ?".