Jules Edouard Roine, et al / The Lincoln Centennial Medal / First Edition, 1908

Description: "the most beautiful representation of Lincoln's features that has as yet been made"The Lincoln Centennial Medal Author: [Abraham Lincoln] Jules Edouard Roine; George N. Olcott; Richard Lloyd Jones Title: The Lincoln Centennial Medal Publication: New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1908 Description: Very Good. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1908. First Edition. Small octavo; publisher's blue gilt-lettered cloth, pictorial paste-on to upper cover, all edges gilt; x,70,[6]pp.; bronze medal bound in between pp. 32 & 33 in the recess of thick die-cut card stock. Very minor rubbing to cloth extremities, dark offsetting to leaves facing medal, else a Very Good or better example.Attractive production showcasing the Lincoln medal commissioned by the American Numismatic Society and produced by the French-American sculptor Jule Edouard Roiné (1857-1916). In the publisher's note the medal "is described as the most beautiful representation of Lincoln's features that has as yet been made" (p. v). This volume also includes "certain characteristic writings of Lincoln" and "a scholarly essay on the origin and symbolism of the medal" by George N. Olcott. Seller ID: 28079 Subject: Americana, Antiques / Heritage Crafts, Presidents, U.S. History Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 250 USD

Location: Washington, District Of Columbia

End Time: 2024-12-17T10:15:39.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD