Description
1928 edition, includes both Volume 1 and II. Houhgton Mifflin First edition. Both books included. Hardcovers have some moderate wear, scuffs and marks, and some small tears in the corners. No dust jackets or slipcases. Spines have some wear on the top and bottom. Book pages have some foxing and marks on some pages but otherwise are clean. Bindings are secure.
This two-volume set by Albert J. Beveridge represents a landmark work in Lincoln biography and scholarship. Published in 1928, it was one of the earliest comprehensive biographies of Abraham Lincoln, drawing upon a wealth of primary sources and personal letters. Beveridge, a respected historian and U.S. Senator, spent decades meticulously researching Lincoln’s life, from his humble beginnings in Kentucky to his pivotal role in the Civil War. While later biographies have expanded our understanding, Beveridge’s work remains a foundational text, remarkable for its depth and detail. This first edition set, despite its well-worn exterior, offers collectors a glimpse into the early 20th-century efforts to chronicle one of America’s most revered presidents. The visible signs of age and use only add to the charm and provenance of these volumes, which have weathered the decades since their publication.
