[ Autograph ] (Zachary Taylor Mourning Ribbon) A most unusual and rare Zachary Taylor color mourning ribbon, 4in x 8in on white waxed cotton. From the top, down the ribbon shows a gilt eagle clutching a red, white and blue American flag, then shows a gilt portrait of Taylor with the legend: "President Zachary Taylor Born in 1784, Died July 9th, 1850 ", which is also surrounded by gilt scrollwork beneaththe portrait is a black funerary urn, and at bottom appears: "The Last Coherent Words Of The Venerable Patriot, President Zachary Taylor - 'I die - I am expecting the summons - I am ready to meet death - I have endeavored faithfully to discharge my duty - I am sorry to leave my friends!'" some foxing in margins, principally at bottom, otherwise entirely presentable.