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To: minus_273

On Nov. 15th, Christie's sold the "authorized edition" of the Emancipation Proclamation for $688,000.

There are approximately 15 surviving copies in permanent public collections, and Christie's is aware of only two other copies in private hands.

Seems like a big step from $688,000 to half a million. I wonder what makes this guys worth "so" much more?


9 posted on 12/10/2005 9:43:33 PM PST by Bud Krieger
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To: Bud Krieger

half a million = one and a half million. That was a million dollar mistake.......


10 posted on 12/10/2005 9:45:01 PM PST by Bud Krieger
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To: Bud Krieger
This is what it says:

Only forty-eight copies of this “Authorized Edition” were printed and signed by Lincoln. We cannot be sure how many survived the war, or its aftermath.  In all probability, about half still exist, most by now in museums and libraries. 

  Another copy of this signed edition sold in November 2005 at Christie’s.  The one we are offering is in much better condition, with full margins.  Feel free to email or call us for details.

15 posted on 12/10/2005 9:56:48 PM PST by BunnySlippers
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To: Bud Krieger

To answer your question: "The one we are offering is in much better condition, with full margins."


18 posted on 12/10/2005 10:28:03 PM PST by KittyKares
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