(LINCOLN ABRAHAM PRINTS) [Maurer Louis] The Political Gymna

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(LINCOLN, ABRAHAM--PRINTS.) [Maurer, Louis?] The Political Gymnasium. Lithograph, 13 1/2 x 18 inches; toned, moderate dampstaining, repaired closed tear extending into Lincoln's words. (TFC) New York: Currier & Ives, 1860

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Horace Greely struggles to do a pull-up in his effort to gain the New York governorship, while Lincoln is easily astride his own bar offering helpful advice: "You must do as I did, Greely, get somebody to give you a boost. I'm sure I never could have got up here by my own efforts." Lincoln's opponents, as well Edward Everett and William Seward, are also featured. Reilly 1860-34. with--an apparent restrike of the related Currier & Ives print "Uncle Sam Making New Arrangements."