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Rare signed Booth CDV auctioned at Swann's - J. Beckert - 06-17-2026 11:03 PM

Initial estimate - $7,000-$10,000
Realized - $107,950

I discussed these with Blaine Houmes once and he told me he believed there were only 5 in private hands.

https://www.swanngalleries.com/auction-lot/_66585980BE


RE: Rare signed Booth CDV auctioned at Swann's - Steve - Yesterday 02:57 AM

Image of a similar CDV signed by Booth (if you aren't blocked by the paywall to soon):

https://www.nydailynews.com/2015/04/07/lincoln-assassin-john-wilkes-booth-was-gifted-actor-ladies-man-handsomest-man-in-america-experts/