1840 William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon. White Silk with Black

1840 William Henry Harrison Mourning Ribbon. White Silk with Black Imprint. Extremely Fine. 76.0 mm x 180.0 mm. (Frock-coated half-length bust) / multi-line inscription including vital dates and the dying words of Harrison: "Sir- I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask no more." Pinhole at wrinkled top, fraying along bottom edge. Provenance: From our (Stack's) Americana Sale of January 1998, lot 2.

Estimate:£0.74

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