Lincolniana from Bluebird Books

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. Hardcover. 067940788X . The evolution of Abraham Lincoln during the period 1831 to 1842 is examined by presidential historian Douglas L. Wilson. During this time, Mr. Lincoln was transformed from an unsophisticated young man to an up-and-coming orator and politician. With two maps of… Read more about this item

New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Good in Good dust jacket. 1954. Hardcover. An ex-library copy of a facsimile of the original 1865 report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in that same year, and on the subsequent trial of 8 of the conspirators. Includes 2 frontis photos, a facsimile of the original testimony, title page, map, and… Read more about this item

New York: Oxford University Press. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0195162064 . A first printing of Matthew Pinsker's description of time spent by Abraham Lincoln at a cottage on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home near Washington during his presidency. The cottage became a refuge for Mr. Lincoln as he used his… Read more about this item

New York: Scribner. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2014. First Edition. Hardcover. 1451693869 . A first printing of Todd Brewster's analysis of the events during the US Civil War which culminated with the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. Appendix includes various reprinted facsimiles of drafts and of the final version of the … Read more about this item

New York: The Modern Library / Random House. Good+ with no dust jacket. [c.1945-62]. Hardcover. A Modern Library Giant edition offering the principal writings of Abraham Lincoln, taken chiefly from his speeches and his letters, and annotated for the general reader. Includes a 217-page biography of Lincoln with a chronology of his life by Philip Van Doren… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Hardcover. 0743254686 . A first printing of David Herbert Donald's examination of the friendships of Abraham Lincoln. By nature, a reticent, shy person, Lincoln did have a few intimate friends such as Joshua Fry Speed, William H. Herndon and Orville H. Browning. Their relationships… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. 037540158X . A stated first edition of William Lee Miller's "ethical biography" of Abraham Lincoln. In this work, the author explores how Mr. Lincoln, coming from a poor background in the frontier of early-19th century Illinois and with little schooling, came to be… Read more about this item

New York: Random House. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. 0375507388 . A first printing of this biography of the 16th American president. This work focuses on Abraham Lincoln's interactions with his generals, admirals and Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War and Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy. With a two-page map showing… Read more about this item

Waukesha, Wisconsin: Country Beautiful Foundation, Inc.. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 1965. Hardcover. The life story of Abraham Lincoln is told in words and in color and black & white photos, drawings, editorial cartoons and letters. The words and images offer a view of his life, surroundings and writings from multiple perspectives. Published in conjunction with… Read more about this item

New York: Dodd, Mead & Company. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1953. Hardcover. Volume three only in the author's 4-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. This portion covers the mid-Civil War years (roughly 1863-64). Includes a section of black & white plates depicting Lincoln, other key figures and a map. Indexed. --- In full navy cloth-covered… Read more about this item

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania: Burd Street Press. Very Good+. 2001. Softcover. 157249235X . A collection of hundreds of interesting facts concerning the 16th American president, Abraham Lincoln. These tidbits are arranged by topic, such as "Blackhawk War" or "Religious Beliefs." Indexed. --- A softcover edition with images of Mr. Lincoln to cover. --- A clean, bright copy lacking … Read more about this item

Avenel, New Jersey: Portland House / Random House Value Publishing. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1993. Hardcover. 0517189968 . Per the jacket flap, this work is ". . .a collection of the Great Emancipator's most important letters, speeches, and presidential messages, presenting a complete picture of Lincoln's political career. . .". Includes his famous Emancipation… Read more about this item

New York: Simon & Schuster Paperbacks. Very Good. 1992. Softcover. 0743299639 . The eminent educator and prolific author Garry Wills examines the Gettysburg Address of Abraham Lincoln. The speech, delivered in the aftermath of the horrific Battle of Gettysburg, was a milestone in American life, giving his fellow citizens "a new birth of freedom." Mr. Wills… Read more about this item

Da Capo Press. Near Fine. 2000. Softcover. 0306810328 . Welsh author Jan Morris was deeply skeptical when she frequently heard Americans speak of Lincoln in reverent terms. During her many visits to the United States she made a point to visit places frequented by Lincoln and was able to put together this insightful look at the 16th… Read more about this item

Springfield, Illinois: The Abraham Lincoln Association. Very Good. 1950. Softcover. A quarterly issuance of the journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association of Springfield. With articles related to Lincoln, or to members of the association. Includes "Our Reluctant Contemporary: Abraham Lincoln" by David C. Mearns and "Billy Yank and Abraham Lincoln" by Bell Irvin Wiley; with additional… Read more about this item

Washington, D. C. / New York: Institute of American History. Very Good+. 2008. Stapled wraps. 1932821635 . A selection of documents, letters and texts of speeches by Abraham Lincoln sharing a common theme of slavery. His Emancipation Proclamation is the most significant of them, but others include his attempts to convert his decree into law in the… Read more about this item

New York: Portland House / Random House. Very Good. 1992. Softcover. 0517207427 . The Lincoln presidency coincided with the early days of photography. This pictorial biography includes most of the known photos of Mr. Lincoln, as well as many of his contemporaries, with over 700 illustrations. Includes a foreword by Lincoln historian David Herbert Donald. --- A… Read more about this item

New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket. 1952. Hard Cover. A later printing of the author's acclaimed one-volume biography of Abraham Lincoln. With numerous black & white photos and four maps; and with Alexander Gardner photographic frontis portrait of Mr. Lincoln. --- In full navy cloth-covered boards with blindstamped publisher device to… Read more about this item

New York: Simon and Schuster. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1995. Hard Cover. 0684808463 . Second printing of Donald's excellent biography of Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States. This work is ideal for those desiring a comprehensive but very readable summary of Lincoln's life, in one volume. Includes numerous photos and maps, plus… Read more about this item

New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Rutgers University Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1947. BCE. Hard Cover. Book club edition. A look at Abraham Lincoln's life in the form of letters, essays & biographical sketches by a host of authors, including Mr. Lincoln himself. With numerous b&w photos. B-O-M-C flyer specific to this work laid in.… Read more about this item