1865 Lincoln Memorial Life & Assassination US President Illustrated Americana
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Shortly after Abraham Lincoln’s death, a number of biographical sketches or ‘life of Lincoln’s’ were published. This edition contains a number of illustrations of Lincoln and the events of his life and assassination, including Booth running across the stage and Booth about to be burned in the barn. Includes a survey of Lincoln’s life and events following his death, including various funeral orations. Probably hastily produced and published in the same year if not shortly after the funeral to meet the demand of the grieving public.
1865 Lincoln Memorial Life & Assassination US President Illustrated Americana
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Shortly after Abraham Lincoln’s death, a number of biographical sketches or ‘life of Lincoln’s’ were published. This edition contains a number of illustrations of Lincoln and the events of his life and assassination, including Booth running across the stage and Booth about to be burned in the barn. Includes a survey of Lincoln’s life and events following his death, including various funeral orations. Probably hastily produced and published in the same year if not shortly after the funeral to meet the demand of the grieving public.
Item number: #18343
Price: $499
WILLIAMSON, David Brainerd
Illustrated life, services, martyrdom, and funeral of Abraham Lincoln
Philadelphia: T.B. Peterson & Brothers [1865]. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 299, [1]
- 11 full-page illustrations
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; secure
- Cloth
- Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19cm x 13cm)
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18343
Category
Americana, American History
Authors
WILLIAMSON, David Brainerd
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete