Another Pricey Item Up For Auction

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Everyone must be cleaning house early! The first I knew of this was today when Civil War News arrived and a full page ad announced an upcoming auction at the Swann Galleries in New York slated for September 27. The items will appear under the Printed & Manuscript Americana division, but here's what made my head snap to attention. "Featuring The Harold Holzer Collection of Lincolniana." We all know that prestigious name of "Harold Holzer."

The centerpiece of the ad is a framed portrait of Mr. Lincoln (sans beard) and identified as "Portrait of the beardless Lincoln as he appeared in June 1860 attributed to John C. Wolfe, oil on board, ... Estimate $12,000 to $18,000.

I can see y'all reaching for your checkbooks now! I am now going to check to see if the full catalog is online.