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Abraham Lincoln 1/19/1865 Signed Calling Card with "Send Him To His Mother" Inscription to John Quincy Adams.
Abraham Lincoln will forever be counted among the select few men to be considered the greatest Presidents in the history of the United States. Lincoln served during the most desperate times in our country's history and demonstrated wisdom and courage in the face of dire national events. His legacy is one of integrity, intelligence, and compassion.
This offered calling card, signed and inscribed by Lincoln with the date of Jan. 19, 1865, dates to just months before his tragic death in April 1865. Lincoln inscribed "Send him to his mother" and "Jan 19, 1865." This calling card signature illustrates Lincoln's caring nature, as the recipient was a teenage soldier, John Quincy Adams, encountered by Lincoln at a hospital in Washington, D.C.
The cut signature is accompanied by a 1906 newspaper article from The Minneapolis Journal detailing the incredible history and provenance of this legendary item. Some handwriting from an unknown hand is present on the back. The item shows moderate wear and comes with an LOA from PSA/DNA. The PSA/DNA LOA states: "Please note, the signature and writing exhibits evidence or characteristics consistent with an enhancement made by an unknown hand."
Please note that the signature and writing exhibit evidence or characteristics consistent with an enhancement made by an unknown hand.
Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.
This lot has a Reserve Price that has not been met.