Description
First edition of The One Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Abraham Lincoln, published in 1908.
Octavo, 45pp. Three quarter blue morocco, silk boards, gilt trim. Two raised bands, title in gilt on spine. Marbled endpapers with gilt detailing. No additional printings listed on copyright page. Solid text block, light wear to edges of binding, faintest soiling to title page, a near fine example. (Monaghan 1571)
This booklet was issued by Francis G. Blair, Superintendent of Public Instruction, for the school libraries of Illinois. It is quite scarce, with only two listings found on OCLC.
