(Abraham LINCOLN) Printed circular, 3pp. octavo (8 x 5 in.) Washington, 17 April 1865, headed “OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS at Washington for the funeral solemnities of the late ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, who died at the Seat of Government, on Saturday, the 15th day of April, 1865.” Issued by the War Department, this original printing presents the “ORDER OF THE PROCESSION” for the funeral procession that took place two days later, on 19 April 1865.  The procession was headed by a full military escort and the “CIVIC PROCESSION” which was headed by the Marshal, “Clergy in attendance” and just before the hearse “The Surgeon General of the United States army and Physicians to the Deceased.” Members of the House and Senate followed Lincoln’s hearse together with representatives of the Army and Navy. Following was the “FAMILY” together with delegations from Kentucky and Illinois followed by President Andrew Johnson, the cabinet, diplomatic corps, former presidents and so forth. Housed in a custom slipcase in 3/4 blue cloth and titled leather spine.

Third page bears a very small loss at top center, slight toning to first page, minor marginal wear, else fine condition.

(EXA 3906)   $1,250