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The Martyr's Monument Being the Patriotism and Political Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, As Exhibited in His Speeches, Messages, Orders, and Proclamations, From the Presidential Canvass of 1860 Until His Assassination, April 14, 1865
by [Abraham Lincoln]
- Used
- fair
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fair
- Seller
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Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
New York: The American News Company, 1865. First Edition. Hardcover. Fair. 12mo. [1], iv, 297 pages, [2]. Brown cloth hardcover ruled in blind on the covers with gilt title on the spine. Fading to the cloth binding. Small scuffed spot on the spine. Top edge darkened. Light edge wear to the head and base of the spine and corners. Some light spotting to the dark end papers front and back. Hinges are in good condition. Interior text is clean. "Geo. W. Alexander Binder New-York" small book seller label located on the bottom left corner of the rear end sheet. Scarce. Few auction records recorded. Few copies held in OCLC (3 found through various search attempts). A fair or good copy.
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- Bookseller
- Americana Books ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28729
- Title
- The Martyr's Monument Being the Patriotism and Political Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, As Exhibited in His Speeches, Messages, Orders, and Proclamations, From the Presidential Canvass of 1860 Until His Assassination, April 14, 1865
- Author
- [Abraham Lincoln]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The American News Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1865
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Americana Books ABAA
Biblio member since 2009
Stone Mountain, Georgia
About Americana Books ABAA
Americana Books in business since 1993 specializing in American History and Americana. Member ABAA ( Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America)
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- Cloth
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- Gilt
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- Fair
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- First Edition
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- 12mo
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