Isaac N. Arnold, The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Ltd. Ed.

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This scarce, annotated biography was written by a personal friend, congressional supporter, and early biographer of Lincoln.  Arnold was a Republican congressman, abolitionist, and strong Lincoln loyalist.  He was the last person to see the President before Lincoln left for Ford’s Theater!

A handsome presentation of a title valuable for it’s first-hand views of the Lincoln Administration. 

Very good; back board is detached. 

Arnold, Isaac N. (1815-1885) THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.  Chicago: Jansen, McClurg &Co., 1885.  2 vols., 462p. Limited Edition #329 of 375 copies “printed on larger and finer paper than the regular edition.”, ¾-Moroccan, raised bands, deckled edges marbled bds.& eps., t.e.g., [M1010].  Extra-Illustrated w/ the insertion of 30 fine portrait engravings, each w/ tissue guard.