ID 1119140
Lot 139 | The celebrated debates of 1858
Estimate value
$ 2 000 – 3 000
Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, 1860
LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865) and Stephen A. DOUGLAS (1813-1861). Political Debates between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas. In the Celebrated Campaign of 1858, in Illinois. Including the Preceding Speeches of Each, at Chicago, Springfield, Etc.; Also the Two Great Speeches of Mr. Lincoln in Ohio, in 1859. Carefully Prepared by the Reporters of Each Party, and Published at the Times of their Delivery. Columbus: Follett, Foster & Co., 1860.
First printing, first issue of the collected remarks of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas during their 1858 campaign for the Illinois Senate with "2" appearing on the bottom of page 17 and the rule missing above the publisher's credit on the copyright page. This copy bearing several underlined passages in red pencil, most notably on the subject of slavery. Monaghan 69.
Octavo (232 x 152mm). Several passages underlined in red pencil (a few paperclip impressions, light scattered foxing). Original blindstamped cloth, spine lettered in gilt (rebacked with original spine laid down, light rubbing). Custom clamshell box.
| Artist: | Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813 - 1861) |
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| Artist: | Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) Stephen Arnold Douglas (1813 - 1861) |
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