Sale 205 Lot 1008

[LINCOLN ASSASSINATION] "ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT; ATTEMPTED MURDER OF SECRETARY SEWARD AND SONS; DESPATCHES FROM SECRETARY STATE" NEWS, Washington Evening Star, April 15, 1965. Historic American newspaper. One column headline below 1/4 in. black mourning band of type. Framed and visible on both sides. Coverage of the President's murder continued on reverse page. A 'Second Edition' from later in the day details "Inauguration of Andrew Johnson as President of the United States!" - Framed, 16 ½" x 23 ½".
Collection of a Retired Journalist
Estimate $300-500