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Lincoln - His Life in Photographs

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Lincoln - His Life in Photographs
Book by Stefan Lorant. Rare 1941-1st Edition. His copy with name on fly page with signed statement by Philip Harry stock dated June 15, 1999, stating "I purchased the Eagle (made of White Metal) perched on a branch from the Estate of Stephan Lorant, author of "Lincoln His Life in Photographs." It is purported to have been at the head of Lincoln's coffin presumably in the first tomb in Illinois. "I have been the sole owner since Mr. Lorant's passing. Respectfully," signed by Philip Harry Stock, along with three other letters to Harry Pratt of Abraham Association concerning requested photographs and other information on Lincoln's photos compiled by Lorant. Invaluable information to the owner of the white metal eagle with branch sold by Little John's Auction Branch in 2016.