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Lincoln’s “Penny Pose” by Brady in Rare Oversize Format: A Rare Frederick H. Meserve Treasure
Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln’s “Penny Pose” by Brady in Rare Oversize Format: A Rare Frederick H. Meserve Treasure

Luke Pascal

Explore the history and rarity of a newly surfaced oversized “penny pose” photograph of Abraham Lincoln—taken by Mathew Brady, signed by Frederick H. Meserve, consigned to an upcoming RR Auction, and placed in context with President Trump’s recent directive to halt penny production.

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The Hanging of the Lincoln Conspirators A Newly Surfaced Museum-Quality Stereoview by Alexander Gardner

The Hanging of the Lincoln Conspirators A Newly Surfaced Museum-Quality Stereoview by Alexander Gardner

A Rare Treasure from the Mind
 of a Visionary

A Rare Treasure from the Mind
 of a Visionary

A Rare Glimpse of Leadership: President Lincoln at Antietam

A Rare Glimpse of Leadership: President Lincoln at Antietam

A Remarkable Piece of Oz History: E.Y. Harburg’s Contract for “In the Merry Old Land of Oz”

A Remarkable Piece of Oz History: E.Y. Harburg’s Contract for “In the Merry Old Land of Oz”

The Brown Bomber’s Final Chapter: The Story of Joe Louis’ 1951 Boxing License

The Brown Bomber’s Final Chapter: The Story of Joe Louis’ 1951 Boxing License

Buns Bar Milkshakes

From Milkshakes to Manuscripts: My Unexpected Journey into the Autograph Industry