The Donald P. Dow Collection of Lincolniana Auction (1/24/2015)

[GARY POPOLO]

Well I hope some of you saw the going price for a small piece of Mr. Lincoln's hair. Other items sold: A letter on Mary Todd Lincoln's mourning stationary, Photographs and autographs from Lincoln, Booth and Boston Corbett. A 1864 letter signed by Lincoln authorizing a prisoner of war swap involving General Lee's son. A letter written by Booth to a friend. Lastly a clipping of bed linen from Lincoln's death bed soaked with Lincoln's blood. Boy would I at least loved to see these items let alone be able to own them. Total price paid $803,889. Someone is a very happy person today.