VERY RARE Antique Book Obsequies of Abraham Lincoln, in the City of New York
Celebrating more then 25 years as a leading seller of historical items on ebay .If you haven't saved me as a favorite seller yet please consider it ! As with ALL of our listings this is the vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic!Obsequies of Abraham Lincoln, in the City of New York, Under the Auspices of the Common Council. By David T. Valentine, Clerk of the Common Council.Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Size 7 ¼ in. x 10 ¾ in., engraved frontispiece portrait of Lincoln (J. Rogers), with engraved signature, lithographic titlepage with monument & mourning figures (initialed: W.W.), with tan coloring, page of Common Council decree, Authorization of Committee page, printed titlepage, with copyright notice on reverse, Message from His Honor the Mayor (C. Godfrey Gunther; with wood-engraving of City Hall at top of page), Resolutions, illustrated with four in-text wood-engravings relative to Lincoln s life, Introduction. [6] pp. + frontispiece + lithographic title; [i]-xxii, pp. 23-254; illustrated with seven lithographic plates, with tan coloring, and tissue guards , other wood-engraved illustrations, funereal images as tail-pieces, etc., printed with black-bordered pages. List of lithographic illustrations: [1] View of the City Hall, p. 26; [2] Funeral Car Crossing the Hudson River, p. 116; [3] Arrival of the Remains at Desbrosses Street Ferry, p. 122; [4] Dome of the City Hall-Scene at Midnight, p. 128; [5] View of the Catafalque in front of City Hall, p. 144; [6] Procession passing Fifth Avenue Hotel, p. 148; [7] Departure of the Remains [by Rail], p. 150. Bound in full, black morocco leather, over beveled boards, with spine gold-lettered: Lincoln Obsequies, with gilt line & urn design, and printer s name gilt at base of spine: E. Jones & Co.; front cover with gilt titling with larger gilt urn design,Complete , Unmarked , Bound Tight , Wear to spine as shown is the only real issueOnly a couple of this book available world wide Please view all the photos to make an intelligent decision on condition.Over 25 Years on Ebay , 100% Feedback Thank you for visiting my store and viewing this item , stop by again I list fresh items 365 days a year !! , Mark me as a favorite PLEASE READ ALL THE BORING DETAILSCustomer Service Policy:Please note in bidding or buying this listing you are entering into a binding contract. In bidding or buying you are agreeing to all policies stated below . * Shipping is clearly stated / shown in the listing , by bidding or buying you are agreeing .* The auction or fixed price listing contains only what is described. Do not assume something comes with a used item if it is not stated in the auction / listing verbiage.* You can count on us to be factual as to the best of our knowledge and have clear accurate photographs. * Photographs often disclose condition far better than verbiage as many people have different ideas on what terms may mean.* If an identifying mark, inclusion or defect is visible in the images it is considered "disclosed" to the buyer.I strive to earn 5 Stars on all my transactions , If you feel I haven't please contact me before leaving feedback so that I can personally address your concerns and earn your 5 Star rating ! Thank you very much for visiting my auctions I honestly appreciate it . Please add me as a Favorite seller , I list items 52 weeks a year . I list the Antique & Unique , Unusual things & items of distinction .
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Seller |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Special Attributes | 1st Edition |
| Topic | Historical |
| Subject | History |
Celebrating more then 25 years as a leading seller of historical items on ebay .If you haven’t saved me as a favorite seller yet please consider it ! As with ALL of our listings this is the vintage, real McCoy. This is NOT a copy, NOT a modern day replica. Guaranteed authentic!Obsequies of Abraham Lincoln, in the City of New York, Under the Auspices of the Common Council. By David T. Valentine, Clerk of the Common Council.Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Size 7 ¼ in. x 10 ¾ in., engraved frontispiece portrait of Lincoln (J. Rogers), with engraved signature, lithographic titlepage with monument & mourning figures (initialed: W.W.), with tan coloring, page of Common Council decree, Authorization of Committee page, printed titlepage, with copyright notice on reverse, Message from His Honor the Mayor (C. Godfrey Gunther; with wood-engraving of City Hall at top of page), Resolutions, illustrated with four in-text wood-engravings relative to Lincoln s life, Introduction. [6] pp. + frontispiece + lithographic title; [i]-xxii, pp. 23-254; illustrated with seven lithographic plates, with tan coloring, and tissue guards , other wood-engraved illustrations, funereal images as tail-pieces, etc., printed with black-bordered pages. List of lithographic illustrations: [1] View of the City Hall, p. 26; [2] Funeral Car Crossing the Hudson River, p. 116; [3] Arrival of the Remains at Desbrosses Street Ferry, p. 122; [4] Dome of the City Hall-Scene at Midnight, p. 128; [5] View of the Catafalque in front of City Hall, p. 144; [6] Procession passing Fifth Avenue Hotel, p. 148; [7] Departure of the Remains [by Rail], p. 150. Bound in full, black morocco leather, over beveled boards, with spine gold-lettered: Lincoln Obsequies, with gilt line & urn design, and printer s name gilt at base of spine: E. Jones & Co.; front cover with gilt titling with larger gilt urn design,Complete , Unmarked , Bound Tight , Wear to spine as shown is the only real issueOnly a couple of this book available world wide Please view all the photos to make an intelligent decision on condition.Over 25 Years on Ebay , 100% Feedback Thank you for visiting my store and viewing this item , stop by again I list fresh items 365 days a year !! , Mark me as a favorite PLEASE READ ALL THE BORING DETAILSCustomer Service Policy:Please note in bidding or buying this listing you are entering into a binding contract. In bidding or buying you are agreeing to all policies stated below . * Shipping is clearly stated / shown in the listing , by bidding or buying you are agreeing .* The auction or fixed price listing contains only what is described. Do not assume something comes with a used item if it is not stated in the auction / listing verbiage.* You can count on us to be factual as to the best of our knowledge and have clear accurate photographs. * Photographs often disclose condition far better than verbiage as many people have different ideas on what terms may mean.* If an identifying mark, inclusion or defect is visible in the images it is considered “disclosed” to the buyer.I strive to earn 5 Stars on all my transactions , If you feel I haven’t please contact me before leaving feedback so that I can personally address your concerns and earn your 5 Star rating ! Thank you very much for visiting my auctions I honestly appreciate it . Please add me as a Favorite seller , I list items 52 weeks a year . I list the Antique & Unique , Unusual things & items of distinction .
