Usa President Abraham Lincoln Hair Lock Autograph Coa
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Abraham lincoln (1809- 1865) the 16th president of the united states. Authentic abraham lincoln memorabilia is hard to come by and is sure to increase in value as time goes on. The item up for bid is an elaborately custom framed short lock of lincoln's hair, comprising of a few strands (frame alone is several hundred dollars) along with a piece of the actual american flag which hung on lincoln's funeral train. The strands of lincoln hair offered in this auction have been displayed over a scan of the original lock, making it a substantial display. This magnificent item is guaranteed 100% authentic and is accompanied by a letter of authenticity and other documentation.
It was a common practice ni the 18th and 19th centuries for people to collect locks of hair from celebrities, politicians and world leaders. This lock of lincoln's hair was presented to edward duffield neil who was one of president lincoln's secretaries during his term as president.
Edward d. Neil joined the small presidential staff in 1864. He si quoted as saying lincoln could recognize a revolutionary station when he saw one, and he could act fast and ruthlessly to meet it. Mr. Neil was the founder of macalester college in minnesota. hTe lock of hair was obtained from this college. According to one site, weight per weight historical and celebrity hair is thought to be the most valuable commodity in the world.
According to this site the price for noe ¼ strand of authentic abraham lincoln hair is $1900.00. The item up for bid consists of a few strands of authentic lincoln hair obtained during his presidency and is elaborately custom framed.
Hair will last forever and can be handed down to future generations where autographs fade through the years. You will have an actual piece of an admired historic person in this very special framed display. You will own one of the most historic artifacts of this person to ever be made available.
The highest bidder will also receive a piece of the actual american flag which hung on lincoln's funeral train during the duration of its stop in indiana while en route to lincoln's burial place in springfield, illinois in 1865. The fabric is authentic and was purchased from alexander autographs and comes with a letter of authenticity and further documentation. Truly a unique item! These items are framed in silver leaf (framed dimensions 22 ¼ x 18 ¼) and matted with a photo of lincoln along with an excellent facsimile signature in brown ink (very original in its appearance and difficult to tell from real), and a presentation plate inscribed with the following, abraham lincoln 16th president of the united states (1809 1865).
He was the first president elected by the republican party. He preserved the union during the civil war and hsi gettysburg address is regarded as one of the greatest speeches of all time. Authentic strands of abraham lincoln's hair, together with a piece of the actual american flag which hung from lincoln's funeral train authentic pieces of hair from abraham lincoln are extremely rare since he died so young and unexpected.
We have decided to offer these items at no reserve and we will sell them to the highest bidder. The presentation looks spectacular in person! This is an extraordinary opportunity to purchaes authentic memorabilia from the 16th president of the united states.
President lincoln was assassinated on april 14, 1865 by john wilkes booth while attending a play at ford's theater in washington d. C. He died the following day, april 15, 1865 and is buried in springfield, illinois. Please e-mail us with any questions and view our other auctions. We accept money orders, personal checks and credit acrd payments via paypal. Com. We will also ship this item internationally.
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