Abraham Lincoln: A Poem.
New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1896. Hardcover. 12mo. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. vi, 112pp. Top edge gilt. Near fine. Item #42828
Second edition, most attractive and tight. This book-length poem began as the $1,000 winner in a "New York Herald" poetry contest and was published there on 15 December 1895. Allen (1854-1930) was a Presbyterian clergyman and published two other verse collections, -- one on George Washington, the other on Robert E. Lee. An exceptionally handsome copy of an uncommon title. MONAGHAN 1184 note.
Price: $50.00
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