Historic Ford's Theatre tickets from night of Lincoln assassination sell for record $262,500 at auction

Rare front-row balcony tickets to Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865 sold at auction for $262,500.
Tickets bear details matching other known authentic tickets from night Lincoln was assassinated.
John Wilkes Booth shot Lincoln during performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theatre.
Tickets provided clear view of presidential box where Lincoln was shot.
Sale sets new record price for Ford's Theatre tickets from fateful performance.