Broadside Advertisement of Abraham Lincoln's Birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm.

Rare original broadside advertisement of the bankruptcy sale of Abraham Lincoln's birthplace, The Lincoln Spring Farm. One page, printed broadside advertisement by L.B. Handley, Special Commissioner of the LaRue County, Kentucky, and dated August 28, 1905. The headline states, "Commissioner's Sale! Of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace." Thomas and Nancy Lincoln moved into the home in December 1808 just weeks before the birth of their son, Abraham, in February 1809. Only a few bidders participated, and the auction was won for $3,600 by a representative of Robert Collier, publisher of Collier's Weekly. Other interested parties included William Jennings Bryan, Samuel Gompers, and Mark Twain. It was Collier who established the Lincoln Farm Association and, beyond the purchase of the farm in Kentucky, was instrumental in establishing the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, rendering this an important stop in the nation's recognition of the life of Abraham Lincoln. In near fine condition with toning and a few small losses to the edges. Framed. The entire piece measures 12.5 inches by 23.75 inches.