Lincoln Assassination

Collection of five early works relating to the assassination and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, including several volumes published in 1865 in the immediate aftermath of the national tragedy. Titles include:

- Lincolniana: In Memoriam, hardcover, published by William V. Spencer (Boston, MA) in 1865. Limited first edition of 250 copies; believed to be the first published use of the word Lincolnia.

- The Lincoln Memorial: A Record of the Life, Assassination, and Obsequies of the Martyred President (Editor: John Gilmary Shea), hardcover, published by Bunce & Huntington (New York) in 1865.

- A Memorial of Abraham Lincoln, Late President of the United States, hardcover, ‘Printed by Order of the City Council’ (J. E. Farwell & Company, Boston, MA) in 1865.

- Proceedings of the City Council of Boston, April 17, 1865, on Occasion of the Death of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, hardcover, ‘Printed by Order of the City Council’ (J. E. Farwell & Company, Boston, MA) in 1865.

- Personal Reminiscences of Abraham Lincoln by Smith Stimmel, hardcover with slipcase, limited first edition, numbered 26/500, published by William H. M. Adams (Minneapolis, MN) in 1928, signed and inscribed on an opening page in fountain by the author, “To know him was to love him. Sincerely yours, Smith Stimmel.”

In overall very good to fine condition, with scattered wear to boards, including tears and paper loss to spines, and foxing throughout inner pages of the 'Proceedings' book, which also bears library markings.