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TITLE: Poetry and Prose by A. Lincoln (American Keepsake No. 1)

AUTHOR: Lincoln, Abraham

AUTHOR 2 (if applicable): Angle, Paul M. (Editor)

AUTHOR 3 (if applicable): Miers, Earl Schenk (Editor)

PUBLISHER: Kingsport Press, Inc.,

Date: 1956

ISBN: N/A (pre-ISBN publication)

FORMAT: Hardcover, 45 pages

EDITION: First Edition Thus

PRINTING [if applicable]: 1st Printing (No Later Stated)

BOOK CONDITION: Very Good

JACKET CONDITION: Good

DIMENSIONS (if available): 10.00 x 6.75 x 0.25 in. approx.

KEYWORDS: Abraham Lincoln, Miscellany, Poems, Story, Limited, Edition, President, Civil War, Writings

DESCRIPTION: From the publisher's flyer:

We hope that you will enjoy the copy of POETRY AND PROSE by A. Lincoln that we now send you. This book is the first title in a series of American Keepsakes that we intend to issue for our friends from time to time. No copies of the titles in this series will be offered for sale; the plates from which the book was printed have been melted.

POETRY AND PROSE came into being this way. One afternoon Paul Angle and Earl Mins were discussing the essential character of Lincoln. "The man," they said, "always had a creative spark. He was mystical, deeply sub-jective, a seeker after the philosophical significance in personal experiences. One of the most telling illustrations of this fact came during those early years when he essayed to become (rather sheepishly, it is true) A. Lincoln, Author."

CONDITION: Original red slipcase is present with defects. Still solid, but exhibits wear to all surfaces, some spots, and has a tag over the lower spine with Library of Congress cataloguing information taped down. The book is still in its original mylar sleeve, but the sleeve is worn with a divot removed from the upper front. However, on removal the book itself has been protected and is clean, slightly age-toned. Previous owner's bookplate on the IFC. Includes the original publicity/announcement flyer. A good solid copy overall.

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