Abraham Lincoln

Complete set of five pictorial postal covers entitled "Champion Prize Envelope – Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds," published by J. H. Tingley of New York City in 1861. The cartoons depict U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and Confederate President Jefferson Davis as boxers fighting in a five-round prize match, symbolizing the conflict between the Union and the Confederacy during the Civil War. Across the sequence of envelopes, Lincoln defeats Davis, serving as pro-Union political satire meant to encourage support for the Union cause. In overall fine condition, with uniform light toning.