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Abraham Lincoln Campaign Ribbon Sold at Auction

Memorabilia from presidential elections is highly collectible. The 1860 election was a pivotal time in American history due to high tensions between the Northern and Southern states. Lincoln’s presidency resulted in the American Civil War and the abolishment of slavery in the states. Abraham Lincoln is also regarded as one of the best presidents for his outstanding leadership during the war and his memorable speeches such as the Gettysburg address.

We sold the following Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon:

Abraham Lincoln 1860 Campaign Ribbon With the Desirable “Cooper Union” Photographic Portrait

Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon for the 1860 presidential election, featuring his photographic portrait taken by Mathew Brady during the session at Cooper Union, where Lincoln delivered the speech that catapulted him to national prominence. This ribbon is among the most desirable of Lincoln campaign mementos, also bearing Lincoln’s printed signature at bottom. Ribbon measures 2.5″ x 7.25″. Some soiling at edges and a few small spots of foxing, but Lincoln’s image is nearly defect free. Very good condition. Sold for $2,375.

Abraham Lincoln Campaign Ribbon
Abraham Lincoln Campaign Ribbon. Click to enlarge.
Abraham Lincoln Campaign Ribbon
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We also sold these Lincoln campaign items:

Gorgeous and Rare Set of Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medallions — From Both 1860 & 1864 in Near Fine Condition

Very rare set of 1860 and 1864 campaign medallions from the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Each medallion features a gem ferrotype portrait of Lincoln on one side and that of his running mate on the verso — Hannibal Hamlin in 1860 and Andrew Johnson in 1864. All four images are unusually clear with excellent contrast and virtually no rust. A brass holder encircles the portraits, upon which is engraved the election year. The 1860 medallion additionally lists the candidate’s name; in 1864 it states “For President” and “For Vice President”. Both medallions have a clasp at the top to run a string through so that one could visually display his support for the Lincoln ticket. Each medallion measures 1″ in diameter and are housed together in the original green velvet lined case. A beautiful set, difficult to find so well preserved. Sold for $3,000.

Abraham Lincoln Campaign Ribbon
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Abraham Lincoln 1860 Silk Campaign Ribbon — Scarce

Silk ribbon from Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 Presidential campaign, one of the rarest pieces of campaign memorabilia from that election. Ribbon reads “1860 / ABRAHAM LINCOLN.” in unique brown font upon light green silk. Measures 2.25″ x 6.75″. A few spots of separation starting in the silk and some soiling, overall in very good condition. Sold for $806.

Abraham Lincoln Campaign Ribbon
Abraham Lincoln Campaign Ribbon. Click to enlarge.

Rare Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin 1860 Election Jugate — Leading Up to Their Victorious Win Which Set the Stage for the Civil War

Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin very scarce 1860 election jugate, depicting each candidate in side-by-side portrait engravings. Political jugates of the Republican nominees were distributed during the tumultuous days leading up to the election of 1860, as Americans wrestled with slavery and wondered how a new Administration would affect it. Portrait engravings of the candidates are printed on a card published by Henry F. Granger & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Jugate reads: “Republican Nominees. 1860.” With Lincoln and Hamlin’s portraits depicted as “President” and “Vice President” and “Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois” and “Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine” additionally printed. Jugate, measuring 4.25″ x 3.25″, has minor foxing and toning throughout, with each portrait faded and with a very tiny tear along bottom edge. Very good condition. Sold for $3,738.

Rare Abraham Lincoln & Hannibal Hamlin 1860 Election Jugate — Leading Up to Their Victorious Win Which Set the Stage for the Civil War. Click to enlarge.

FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Abraham Lincoln campaign ribbon that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

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