Auction 739 April.

Carte-de-visite photographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln mounted in decorative foil frame, measuring 2.75˝ x 4˝ overall, circa 1864–1880. In very good condition, with some surface scuffs and wear, and some irregular bends to the foil frame.

Attractive original circa 1865–1878 engraved portrait of the bearded Abraham Lincoln by William G. Jackman (after a portrait by Mathew Brady), 7 x 9, featuring the president in a bust-length pose, with his facsimile signature below. Imprinted at the bottom of the image: "Engd. by W. G. Jackman, Brooklyn N.Y." Framed to an overall size of 10 x 12. In fine condition.

Appealing original circa 1864 engraved portrait of the bearded Abraham Lincoln by John C. Buttre (after a photograph captured by Mathew Brady), 5.5 x 7.5, featuring a bust-length likeness of the president in formal attire. Trimmed and framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 14.25, with the trimmed caption and attribution affixed on the frame's backing.

Handsome original circa 1862 engraved portrait of the bearded Abraham Lincoln by Hezekiah Wright Smith, 7.25 x 9.5, featuring the president in a bust-length pose at the center of an oval oak leaf-and-acorn surround, with his facsimile signature below. Imprinted at the bottom: "Published by Benj. B. Russell, 515 Washington St., Boston." Framed to an overall size of 12 x 14. In fine condition, with uniform toning.

Profile likeness of Abraham Lincoln in brass relief, 5.5˝ x 7.5˝, mounted at center of a 12˝-diameter velvet-covered circular board. In very good to fine condition.

Uncommon Civil War–dated partly-printed vellum DS as president, 14.25 x 17.25, August 5, 1861. President Lincoln, "by and with the advice and consent of the Senate," appoints Alexander Henderson as "a Chief Engineer in the Navy." Signed at the conclusion in ink by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. The green seal affixed at the bottom remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with Welles' signature very faded, and irregular ink adhesion to Lincoln's. Naval appointments are far scarcer than other military appointments made by President Lincoln. Consignor notes that this originates from the noted Lincolniana collection of the late Dr. Arthur C. Hansen.

On the same date, August 5, 1861, President Lincoln consulted with General Benjamin Butler on military and slavery topics. He also approved an act levying income tax of three percent on income exceeding $800 per year—the first federal income tax.