First Edition, Memorial Address Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln by George Bancroft. Tissue page still attached to protect beautiful printed photo. Steel-engraved frontispiece portrait of Lincoln. 9x5½, original dark brown pebbled and blind stamped cloth, front cover decoratively lettered in gilt. Printed by Government Printing Office, 1866. Published prior to Library of Congress numbers. Published by the Government Printing Office by order of Congress on February 12, 1866 in memory of Abraham Lincoln. The book is written as an oratory - recalling in often flowery detail the story of his life, the significance of his accomplishments, and the end of slavery. The appendix goes into detail about what happened in the aftermath of his death. Sixty nine printed pages.
Outer spine is damaged and missing some pieces which is why this is your opportunity to acquire this highly desirable vintage book at a reduced price
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Memorial Address Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln by George Bancroft. Tissue page still attached to protect beautiful printed photo. Standard wear on edges for a book of this age. Printed by Government Printing Office, 1866.
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Price
$145.00
Condition
used
Product Condition
Outer spine is damaged and missing some pieces, text pages have typical foxing, which is why this is your opportunity to acquire this highly desirable vintage book at a reduced price
Size
6" x 9 1/4"
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