Abraham Lincoln

Very rare postally-used 1860 campaign cover, 5.5 x 3.25, featuring a beardless portrait of "Old Abe" printed in red, with text below that anticipates the Civil War: "He will steer the old Ship of State safely through the breakers of Secession and Disunion." The left edge reads: "S. H. Zahm & Co., Publishers, Lancaster, Pa." Postmarked at Washington, D. C., and addressed to Mr. William Tyson in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. In fine condition. This exceptional and exceedingly rare cover is illustrated in James M. Milgram's definitive work, 'Abraham Lincoln Illustrated Envelopes and Letter Paper, 1860–1865,' (page 45), and is purported to be one of two reported examples.

Format: Campaign Cover