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[ABRAHAM LINCOLN]. GETTYSBURG ADDRESS IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, 20 NOVEMBER 1863
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Gettysburg Address in The New York Times. November 20, 1863
Bifolium (21 x 15 1/4 in.; 536 x 385 mm). 8pp., extracted from a bound run of the paper; occasional spotting, marginal repairs at bottom right page 1, bottom page 7/8, and gutter.
Condition
Bifolium (21 x 15 1/4 in.; 536 x 385 mm). 8pp., extracted from a bound run of the paper; occasional spotting, marginal repairs bottom right page 1, bottom page 7/8, and gutter.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
a rare first day of publication newspaper, with Lincoln’s celebrated address prominently placed. This printing from 20 November, the day after the Address, contains Lincoln's speech on the front page. This issue also includes Edward Everett's speech and a report on the ceremonies. The text is the Associated Press version, delivered by telegraph from the battlefield ceremonies. There are some slight variations between different newspapers and typesetters in terms of punctuation and capitalization, but the original AP version is easily identifiable by the use of the phrase “to the refinished work” instead of the more appropriate “to the unfinished work.” The associated press was officially organized in 1856 with Henry Jarvis Raymond, owner of the New York Times, as a director.
Additionally, page 7 contains an illustrated advertisement for "Barnum's American Museum, the Great Moral Exhibition", promising such wonders as the 22 inch high Lilliputian King and the largest bear ever captured alive.
Additionally, page 7 contains an illustrated advertisement for "Barnum's American Museum, the Great Moral Exhibition", promising such wonders as the 22 inch high Lilliputian King and the largest bear ever captured alive.