ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809–1865)

Original complete issue of The Daily Herald dated April 17, 1865, documenting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. This edition stands among the early printed records capturing the national response to an event that reshaped the country at the close of the Civil War.

The publication conveys the tone and language of the period, reflecting the immediate public reaction to Lincoln’s death. Within its text appears the commemorative sentiment: “He will live as the Emancipator who gave his life for the Republic,” expressing how contemporaries understood his legacy.

The original newspaper is presented in an artist-designed presentation, paired with an image of the Lincoln Memorial, creating a visual dialogue between the событие and its enduring historical memory. The composition balances archival authenticity with a refined presentation format.

This piece functions both as a primary historical document and as a preserved artifact of a pivotal moment in American history. It offers relevance for collectors and serves as a meaningful gift connected to the legacy of leadership, memory, and national identity.