This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/2/2015
Highly desirable Springfield Marine and Fire Insurance Company check, 7.5" x 2.75", filled out and signed by Lincoln, "A. Lincoln," payable to Johnson & Bradford in the amount of $72.10 on February 16, 1859. In fine conditon, with two very light vertical folds. Lincoln, while campaigning in 1858 for Illinois' Senate seat, kept a scrapbook with newspaper clippings reporting his debates with Stephen Douglas. His performance against the better-known incumbent had been well-received, and he realized that his speeches would have a larger audience if he could distribute them outside Illinois. Printer William Ross had written Lincoln about publishing the speeches, with Johnson & Bradford bowing out the following month. A desirable Lincoln check written as his political career was gaining momentum. Authenticated & graded by PSA/DNA, with the signature receiving a stellar grade of MINT 9!