(Abraham Lincoln) A fine Hesler photograph of Abraham Lincoln, 6.5in x 8.5in sepia, taken by Hesler in Springfield on June 3, 1860 On the verso is written in pencil Copyright Geo. B. Ayres . Ayres purchased the Hesler gallery in 1865 and very likely made this note. This excellent image is in fine condition, save a small emulsion flaw and insignificant wrinkle in the extreme lower left.