first edition Hardcover
1860 · Columbus, OH
by Lincoln, Abraham; Douglas, Stephen A.
Columbus, OH: Follett, Foster And Company, 1860. First Edition, later issue with rule above publisher on copyright page, number "2" in lower margin of p. 13, and no numeral "2" on page 17, first ad states "16,000 Copies Lincoln and Douglas Debates Sold". Howes L-338. Sabin 41156. In original brown embossed cloth, red leather label with gilt lettering back, boards rubbed, cloth at front joint with 2 small tears, a handful of pages with top corner creases, moderate scattered toning throughout, binding square, tight, and unmarked. A classic of American history. . First Edition. Embossed Cloth. Very Good Minus. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
(Inventory #: 009638)