HOWE, Wolfe [Abraham Lincoln].
Loyalty in the American Republic, What is it? And What its Object? A Discourse Delivered in St. Luke's Church, Philadelphia, on Thursday, November 26, 1863.
Philadelphia: J. S. McCalla, PR , 1863.
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Rare First Edition regarding President Abraham Lincoln's new proclamation of Thanksgiving
Rare first edition of this printed oration regarding President Abraham Lincoln's new proclamation of Thanksgiving. Octavo, original wrappers. In near fine condition with a small loss to the bottom right corner of the wrapper. An exceptional rarity.
On October 3, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring the last Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving. He saw the occasion as a peaceful interlude amid the Civil War.
Loyalty in the American Republic, What is it? And What its Object? A Discourse Delivered in St. Luke's Church, Philadelphia, on Thursday, November 26, 1863.
$7,500.00
In Stock