LOT OF 7 NEWPAPER PAGES.

LOT OF 7 NEWPAPER PAGES. 1) Orig front page of The New York Herald dated April 15, 1865 announcing the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Four of the six columns were devoted to the assassination. The other two, the Civil War. Framed in a 23-1/2” x 31-1/2” oak frame with carbed details. Folds and stains on the folds, minor chipping, otherwise fine. 2) The Philadelphia Inquirer , April 16, 1861 concerning the bombardment of Sumter and the secession of various states. Very interesting reading as the whole page is devoted to an engraving of Fort Moultrie and its village across the bay from Sumter. 3) The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, April 28, 1865 covering the killing of John Wilkes Booth. Other features include the report on Lincoln’s funeral train and the pursuit of Jefferson Davis. 4) The Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia, April 22, 1965. Most of the page is devoted to ongoing articles on South America, but there is a brief announcement of John Wilkes Booth’s escape. 5) The New York Herald, September 6, 1864. Sherman’s march to the sea. 6) Same. November 28, 1864. Large map of Sherman’s march to the sea. 7) The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, April 21, 1865 with reward offers for the capture of John Wilkes Booth. The last six are framed alike in black painted wood frames. CONDITION: Very good to fine, except last which is folded and torn. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58645 FS780 (500-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	872	$0.00	LOT OF 7 NEWPAPER PAGES. 1) Orig front page of The New York Herald dated April 15, 1865 announcing the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Four of the six columns were devoted to the assassination. The other two, the Civil War. Framed in a 23-1/2” x 31-1/2” oak frame with carbed details. Folds and stains on the folds, minor chipping, otherwise fine. 2) The Philadelphia Inquirer , April 16, 1861 concerning the bombardment of Sumter and the secession of various states. Very interesting reading as the whole page is devoted to an engraving of Fort Moultrie and its village across the bay from Sumter. 3) The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, April 28, 1865 covering the killing of John Wilkes Booth. Other features include the report on Lincoln’s funeral train and the pursuit of Jefferson Davis. 4) The Saturday Evening Post, Philadelphia, April 22, 1965. Most of the page is devoted to ongoing articles on South America, but there is a brief announcement of John Wilkes Booth’s escape. 5) The New York Herald, September 6, 1864. Sherman’s march to the sea. 6) Same. November 28, 1864. Large map of Sherman’s march to the sea. 7) The Public Ledger, Philadelphia, April 21, 1865 with reward offers for the capture of John Wilkes Booth. The last six are framed alike in black painted wood frames. CONDITION: Very good to fine, except last which is folded and torn. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58645 FS780 (500-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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