From Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
AbeBooks Seller Since 11 March 1998
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Foreword by Earl H. Wilson and Charles A. Williamson. 8vo. Stiff pictorial wrappers. 30pp. Near fine. Unspecified limited edition of this Swedish-American's memoir of a visit to Lincoln sites, "A paper read before The Anvil Club Charleston, West Virginia March 8, 1951." Fine presentation inscription in black fountain pen on inside front wrapper: "This copy of my humble / tribute to Abraham Lincoln / is inscribed for / the Civil War Round Table / of New York / with sincere appreciation," signed and dated July 27, 1952. Accompanied by a meaty Typed Letter Signed from Hanson, 1p, 7¼" X 10 3/4", Charleston, WV, 27 July 1952. Near fine. Addressed to noted Lincoln/Civil War scholar Arnold F. Gates (1914-93). On personal imprinted letterhead, this United Carbon Company executive transmits this inscribed booklet to the "Lincoln Herald" book reviewer and long-time officer of the New York Civil War Round Table, adding: "I appreciate your kind invitation to sit in on one of your Round Table meetings when I am in New York and shall certainly avail myself of such an opportunity." Boldly signed in black ink. An unusual and interesting pair. Seller Inventory # 29792
Bibliographic Details
Title: A Pilgrimage
Publisher: The Anvil Club, Charleston, WV
Publication Date: 1951
Binding: Paperback
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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