The Rail Splitter - The Abraham Lincoln Chapter

Background: First organized in 1995, The Rail Splitter publishes quarterly journals designed for those who collect or deal in Abraham Lincoln memorabilia.  The articles appearing in the journal focus on objects people collect, as opposed to just history alone.  Routinely featured are issues dealing with authenticity, value, attribution, preservation, new discoveries and the related historical background (as seen through primary source material).  The chapter also issues yearly mail auctions of Lincolniana and Civil War material.  These auctions have grown steadily since the inaugural sale, and now regularly contain over 1000 lots per installment with a full color insert.  Color images of each lot are available on the chapter website www.railsplitter.com.  On the website, the chapter also fields questions from the general public related to value and authenticity. 

 

Back Issues: The Rail Splitter publication has been in existence since 1995.  Back issues are available from the first issue.  Backissues are available at $5.00 each.  Check the www.railsplitter.com website for available issues.

Chapter Officers:

President: Jonathan Mann - (212) 691-1224 or splitter@rcn.com

Vice-President: Donald Ackerman - (973) 779-8785 or assortedpast@comcast.net

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Membership in the Lincoln chapter is $26.00 per calendar year  or $40.00 for two years, which includes The Rail Splitter quarterly publications and discounted rates on auction catalogs.  For those interested in a complete set of back issues, a few sets remain available.  Contact the publishers to ascertain costs.  Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jonathan Mann or Donald Ackerman.

 

Dues are $28.00 per calendar year or $40.00 for two years. Please make a check payable to “The Rail Splitter” and mail to: The Rail Splitter, PO Box 275, New York, NY  10044.

 

 

The Rail Splitter is a quarterly publication that is included in the membership dues.  The Rail Splitter also conducts one auction each year of Lincoln and Civil War-related memorabilia.

 

 

Currently, this chapter does not conduct meetings or shows.  Interaction between chapter members takes place informally at APIC national and regional shows.