[LINCOLN, Abraham]. CROSBY, Frank.

Life of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States. Containing his Early History and Political Career; Together with the Speeches, Messages, Proclamations and other Official Documents Illustrative of his Eventful Administration.

Philadelphia: John E. Potter, 1865. 8vo. 476, [4] pp. FIRST EDITION. With engraved frontispiece. Gray pebbled cloth, decorated in gilt, some light wear (especially to corners) some chipping to head and foot of spine. Aside from a few minor smudges to first couple of pages, interior is very good. Item #12378

First edition. An in-depth biography of Lincoln, with emphasis on his political career. It contains excerpts from a number of speeches and shorter messages. Interesting as to the contemporary ownership inscription. Monaghan 466.

Price: $300.00