Lincoln's Ellsworth Letter.
New York: Privately Printed, 1916. 8vo. Original boards, head of spine chipped; ex-libris, with the usual markings, previous owner's signature. Foreword by Meserve. Facsimile of letter. Includes a photograph of Lincoln and one of Ellsworth printed from the original negatives in Meserve's collection. Item #12448
First edition, with a foreword by Meserve. Facsimile of Lincoln's letter of condolence to the parents of his friend, Colonel Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth, the first officer killed in the War of the Rebellion. Includes a photograph of Lincoln and one of Ellsworth printed from the original negatives in Meserve's collection. One of 250 copies printed for the Quill Club. Monaghan, 2258.
Price: $300.00