Set Reminder2025-09-04 12:00:002025-09-04 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Select Rarities: Exceptional Books & Manuscripts https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/select-rarities-exceptional-books-manuscripts-21876 This premier auction features a select group of unusual, uncommon, and choice rarities. A carefully curated offering of printed matter, autographs, and other ephemeral objects, the sale will be led by a first edition of The Book of Mormon, the most important nineteenth century religious book printed in the United States.
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[PHOTOGRAPHY]. [LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865), subject]. [BRADY, Matthew (1822-1896), photographer]. Rare Stereoscopic Card Portrait of Lincoln, from the ?Prominent Portraits" Series, No. 2969, ?Hon. Abraham Lincoln, President of United States." [New York: E. & H. T. Anthony & Co., ca. January 8, 1864]. (?[O-84]"). Black and white stereoscopic portrait of a bearded, seated Lincoln on cardstock, with ?American & Foreign" and ?Portrait Gallery" printed at left and right margins. Sight approximately 3 ? x 6 ?". Some minor visible rubbing, soiling. Fine. Matted and framed under glass. Frame size approximately 8 ? x 12 ?". Not examined out of frame. This rare original stereoscopic card was based on a photograph of President Lincoln taken by Matthew Brady, and published by Anthony & Co., who frequently worked with Brady. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 13"L x 9"W x 2"H.