Bidspirit auction | M. T. Sheahan 1905 Lithographic

M. T. Sheahan 1905 Lithographic Printing of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address - This framed color lithographic broadside features the complete text of Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Gettysburg Address. The print was published by M. T. Sheahan of Boston and contains a copyright mark from 1905 in the lower margin. The text is presented in a stylized serif font and is enclosed within a decorative border featuring patriotic motifs. At the top center is an oval portrait of Abraham Lincoln, flanked by two smaller vignettes: one depicting his log cabin birthplace and the other a scene of the crowd at the Gettysburg cemetery dedication. The border design includes ornate scrollwork, American flags, and eagle motifs. The piece is housed in a period-appropriate oak wood frame with a dark stained finish. The reverse features a green fabric backing secured with brads and includes the original hanging wire. Frame Height: 21.5 inches Frame Width: 17.5 inches. The print is in fair to good condition for its age. The paper shows overall age-toning, yellowing, and scattered foxing throughout. Visible water or moisture stains are present along the lower margin, specifically in the bottom left corner. The wooden frame exhibits surface wear, including scuffs, scratches, and minor finish loss, with slight separation visible at the mitered corner joints. The backing fabric is worn and dusty.