(PRESIDENTS 1857) Engraved invitation to the Grand National

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(PRESIDENTS--1857.) Engraved invitation to the "Grand National Inauguration Ball" for James Buchanan. 10 1/2 x 7 inches, on coated card stock, completed in manuscript to the "Misses McCracken"; bright, with minimal wear. Philadelphia: Toppan, Carpenter, & Co., [1857]

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With a long list of the honorary committee to arrange the inaugural ball, including Jefferson Davis and Stephen Douglas--both of whom rose to greater prominence during Buchanan's inept presidency.