Description
1935 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved 1935 edition of “The Lincoln Library of Essential Information” is a fascinating time capsule from the era of the Great Depression. Published by the Frontier Press, this compendium of knowledge was designed to be an accessible reference for the average American household. Despite its weathered exterior, the book’s sturdy binding and largely clean pages attest to its resilience and enduring value as a cultural artifact. Within its pages, one can glimpse the breadth of knowledge deemed “essential” in 1930s America, offering insights into the era’s educational priorities, societal norms, and intellectual currents. For collectors and historians alike, this volume represents a tangible link to a pivotal period in American history, when knowledge was a treasured commodity amidst economic hardship. Its imperfections only add to its charm, inviting readers to imagine the hands that once turned its pages and the minds it enriched.
