Rare Broadside Poem ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004

Broadside Poem: "ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT," Fine. 7" x 3.75". An eight-verse poem, no attributed writer but the date, and location, are printed at the bottom: "Ontario Street, May 10, 1865." The verses are enclosed by a printed black mourning border. Paper is lightly toned and has a few edge tears. A fitting tribute to the fallen Lincoln, the verses recount the assassination and offer a prayer that "the good ship Columbia" shall continue in smooth sailing--despite the fact that her "pilot" has been killed: "Enwapp'd in a dark cloud fair Columbia lies, The voice of her wailing ascends to the skies; The prowling assassin has bereft of his life, The pilot that guided her safe through the strife..." A unique tribute, and rare of this type!

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