[LINCOLN, Abraham]. BENJAMIN, S.G.W.

Ode on the Death of Abraham Lincoln.

Boston: William V. Spencer, 1865. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. Original printed wrappers, lightly soiled, crease to rear wrapper. A near fine copy of this scarce pamphlet. Item #12453

First edition of this poem, one of 250 copies printed. Samuel Greene Wheeler Benjamin (1837-1914) was a prolific writer and artist. He was appointed ambassador to Persia and served there between 1883-1885. Monaghan 399.

Price: $250.00