HARPERS WEEKLY FEB 13,1909::ABRAHAM LINCOLN CENTENNIAL

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COLLECTIBLE-EXPRESS PROUDLY PRESENTS Historic Ephemera HARPER'S WEEKLY VOL. LIII ~ NO. 2721 ABRAHAM LINCOLN CENTENNIAL "BEARING THE NATIONS BURDEN"FEBRUARY 13, 1909 STRAIGHT FROM ESTATE LIQUIDATION FOR YOUR VIEWING & BIDDING PLEASURE WE'RE PLEASED TO BRING YOU THIS EXCELLENT ARTIFACT FROM THE RECENT LIQUIDATION OF THE PELHAM ESTATE OF HELEN LEALE HARPER, OF THE HARPER PUBLISHING EMPIRE. THIS IS A WELL PRESERVED COPY OF HARPER'S WEEKLY, VOL. LIII, NO.2721. THIS ISSUE IS ESPECIALLY SIGNIFICANT TO THE HARPER FAMILY DUE TO THE ARTICLE FEATURED ON PAGE 7, "LINCOLN'S LAST HOURS" BY CHARLES A. LEALE M.D.,WHO WAS HELEN LEALE HARPER'S GRANDFATHER, AND FAMOUSLY, THE U.S. ARMY PHYSICIAN WHO CARED FOR PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN ON THE NIGHT OF HIS ASSASSINATION. HIS DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FATEFUL NIGHTS TRAGIC EVENTS WENT ON TO BECOME THE BASIS FOR AN ORATORY HE TOOK ON THE LECTURE CIRCUIT IN HIS LATER YEARS. THE CONDITION OF THE ISSUE IS GOOD- IT HAS BEEN WELL PRESERVED. T IS A SINGLE SMALL TEAR ON THE COVER AT BOTTOM CENTER , AND ANOTHER ON THE REAR, ON THE EDGE. THE INTERIOR IS COMPLETELY CLEAN AND FRESH, WITH NO MARKS, AND NO BENT OR TORN PAGES. TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT ALL OF MY PHOTO'S. AND PLEASE, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME. MEASURES: 11" WIDE X 16" TALL CONDITION: VERY GOOD WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY AND QUALITY OF ALL OF OUR AUCTIONS AT COLLECTIBLE-EXPRESS, AND WE PROVIDE AN IRONCLAD 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. BID WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE OVER 1300 HAPPY WINNING BIDDERS CAN'T BE WRONG NO RESERVE! COLLECTIBLE-EXPRESS prides itself on bringing you the finest in vintage items from around the globe. Why settle for fakes or seconds when you can own the real thing?? *************** Welcome to COLLECTIBLE-EXPRESS. My recent finds include great high quality collectibles, rare books, ephemera and of course, antiques . Be sure and check out my other items for fresh estate liquidation merchandise finds, most of which we offer at no reserve low prices. I list new items daily and I'm happy to combine shipping and handling on multiple item purchases. All antique and vintage items are sold "as is". Remember, the items we sell are antiques, and may have some anomalies that add to that uniqueness. I try to describe everything to the best of my knowledge. If you have any information that will help me better describe an item, please feel free to email me. It is my goal to satisfy every customer. Be sure to read all of the item description and view all of my photos prior to bidding. If you have any questions, please email me prior to bidding. If you have a concern following the receipt of your item, please contact me directly through the "Ask Seller a Question" link. I check my email constantly and I always respond quickly. I leave feedback for buyers immediately after they have left feedback for me. Shipping insurance is included in the price for all packages shipped thru UPS. Those of you who prefer USPS, I strongly advise you to pay the additional insurance. It is only a dollar or 2 more, and the protection is well worth the investment. Buyers are responsible for filing claims due to USPS rules requesting proof of damage. ************** DO NOT PASS UP THIS EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY! COLLECTIBLE-EXPRESS prefers PAYPAL , and also accepts USPS money orders. We will email you with details and an invoice immediately after the auction closes. Buyers must confirm purchase within 48 hrs and remit payment within 5 days of auction close. We strongly urge you to purchase insurance! We cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged if insurance is not purchased. We welcome overseas sales! INTERNATIONAL BUYERS be aware we will accept PAYPAL ONLY , and that international shipping costs will vary. PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN NOT AND WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PACKAGES ONCE CUSTOMS IN YOUR COUNTRY RECEIVES THEM! All vintage items are s... read more

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