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albs_SUPAdminJune 13, 2022

The Latest Book List & Catalog June 2022

Our stock of antiquarian books is larger than we can feature on the website. During usual times, we would have customers visiting the shop and these books would be finding new homes in collections everywhere. However these are not usual ... Read More

Special Announcements

M. Sylvia CastleApril 29, 2022

Independent Book Store Day

Join us for Independent Bookstore Day, Saturday, April 30. We will be open our regular hours, 10am - 4pm. We'll have a special display of Lincoln books and feature some Chicago items. Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Inc is part of ... Read More

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albs_SUPAdminMarch 16, 2022

2022 Lincoln Prize

The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has awarded the 2022 Lincoln Prize to Carolyn Janney, for the book Ends of War. Carolyn Janney joined us on A House Divided to talk about the book in September, 2021. You can ... Read More

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albs_SUPAdminFebruary 28, 2022

Abraham Lincoln Book Shop Resumes Normal Hours

Beginning March 1, 2022, Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Inc. will be open it's regular business hours. Visitors are required to wear a mask when visiting. Our staff will wear masks during your visit as well. Our usual business hours are: Monday By ... Read More

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albs_SUPAdminNovember 17, 2020

Abraham Lincoln Book Shop Virtual Visit

You can have a Personal Shopping Experience via Zoom with Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Inc. A curated, exclusive, personal shopping experience with our knowledgeable staff provides a safe and convenient opportunity to get meaningful gifts for the history lover on your ... Read More

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albs_SUPAdminOctober 8, 2020

Lincoln’s Fly

This morning the media is all "abuzz" about a certain interloper to last night's vice presidential debate. Although much less common than cats on a playing field, the fly is no stranger to photobombing politicians. Even Abraham Lincoln was not exempt. ... Read More

Announcements Margin Notes The Collector's Academy

albs_SUPAdminJune 8, 2020

Abraham Lincoln Signatures – A Primer

People are always curious about Abraham Lincoln Signatures. Where do they come from? What makes one example a "starter signature" and another a once-in-a-lifetime find? In our latest video Daniel Weinberg shares examples of some of the most often seen ... Read More

Margin Notes The Collector's Academy

albs_SUPAdminAugust 15, 2019

Lakeside Classics

Daniel Weinberg talks about the Lakeside Classics. Richard Robert Donnelly opened his Chicago printing company in 1864. In 1870, he changed the name to Lakeside Printing and Publishing Company. Rising from the ashes of the 1871 fire, by 1901 they moved ... Read More

Margin Notes

albs_SUPAdminJuly 2, 2019

Abe & Mary, A Reunion Over 150 Years in the Making

Recently, we sold this Volk statuette of Abraham Lincoln. It's hard to not get attached to these things; and we are always a little sad when these beauties move on to a new home. We miss him already! We have a great ... Read More

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albs_SUPAdminApril 30, 2019

ABAA Midwest Chapter Announces Scholarship

30 April 2019 DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Midwest Chapter of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association is pleased to announce that the Scholarship Application for the Rare Book Seminar at Colorado College is now open. The scholarship provides for tuition, room and board at the Rare ... Read More