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Over the years, Abraham Lincoln Book Shop has acquired thousands of collections. As is the story of most collections, there are often items that, although not particularly valuable, are fond remebrances of the affection our nation felt toward Abraham Lincoln, the Office of the President, and our nation in general. Here, we offer some of these interesting and fun items. We will endeavor to add new items occasionally, so come back often! The photos are a bir rougher and the descriptions are off the cuff; that's part of the charm of a garage sale!
Some of these items are fragile, oddly shaped, or heavy. Additional handling charges are noted in the description. Do request a shipping quote if you need to know the exact amount before purchase. All items sold "as is."
Please be advised that the following items are "One-Of-A-Kind" and are subject to prior sale.
Bordered Items are Clickable for a Larger View of the Piece.
This page was updated on 9 April 2008 |
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(Civil War) cannon, 9" long. |
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A well-balanced decorative cannon. Brass (?) cannon and cast iron wheels and base.
Minor scuffing. Solid. |
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(--) (Gettysburg) 8th Illinois Cavalry First Shot Replica Battlefield Marker. Gary Casteel, sculptor. 5" high, 2 1/4 base. |
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Nationally recognized sculptor Gary Casteel, born in the hills of West Virginia, has always been fascinated with history and art.
This wooden marker is incised on all four sides. The writer recalls that these were cast out of crushed pecan shells mixed with a resin material.
Brand New. |
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(Lincoln, Abraham) Bank. Plaster, 14" x 10" (approx.) |
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We are "banking" on Lincoln!
20th century plaster cast of Abraham Lincoln. Hollow, with a coin slot in the back and a hole in the bottom. Apparently the cork is missing.
Dark cream is color, not as white as the photo, moderate chipping, soiling, buttons and tie painted gold. Extra shipping. |
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(--) Bust. 8 " tall (overall) on 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" wood base. |
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Manufactured from Alvastone (a resin and marble dust compound), this is a late 20th century reproduction of Volk's famous 1860 bust.
Rich reddish/bronzy finish, nice shine, with rather large chips above ear. A little paint in the right color and some polish would probably help immensely. If you are seeking a perfect one, please visit the Prints, Paintings and Sculpture page. |
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(Lincoln, Abraham) Bust. 8 " tall (overall) on 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" wood base. |
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As above.
Bronzy finish, less shine than above with rather large chips above both ears, chipped nose and jawline. If you are seeking a perfect one, please visit the Prints, Paintings and Sculpture page. |
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(--) Creamer. 4 " tall. |
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Mostly unglazed, however hatband, eyes, tie and interior are glazed. Handle appears to be modelled after a rolled document. Bottom has red sticker "Lefton's/Reguspatoff (?) /Exclusive. Maker's Mark and KW1113. Probably a late 20th century commemerative piece.
Fine condition, no chips or cracks. |
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(--) Figurine. 2 3/4" tall. |
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Cast metal. Nice detail, good patina.
Minor wear to tip of hat and beard, else good. |
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(--) Figurine. 2 3/4" tall. |
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Appears to be the same as above, but nicely painted.
Chipping on right hand, else good. |
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(--) Right Hand. Plaster cast. 5 ", mounted on 8" felt bottomed wooden base. |
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Probably a 20th centurypiece, paster casting of Lincoln's right hand,
many genrations away reproduction of a cast made by Volk in 1860. The item in Lincoln's hand is a broom handle—Volk had him clutch it to serve as a placement for what would be a rolled document or other object in the finished full-length statue that he was determined to create.
Brassy finish, some chipping to knuckles and wrist area. |
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(--) Lyric Sheet. HOLD ON ABRAHAM! 5 x 9 (sight), 11 x 9 overall (sight) framed. Johnson Song Publisher, n.d., Market, Phila. |
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Printed lyrics for "Hold on Abraham" by Wm. B. Bradley and "sung with immense success by Wood's Mistrals."
Not examined out of the late 20th Century basic, wood frame. Some minor creasing, appears to have a tear at the bottom, mat bears ball point pen line. |
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(--) Plaque. Brass/ Licoln profile in relief. 6 x 4 (approx) |
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Brass (?) relief casting of the profile of Lincoln's face.
Very good conditon. The writer has seen many of these and this has better patina than most.
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(--) Print featuring closing paragraph from Lincoln's Second Inagural Speech. 14 x 10 1/2 . |
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Printed on onion skin-like paper, this print has a illuminated manuscript feel about it.
Bears a line of test that reads Art and Illuminations by Arthur Szyk for Ever Ready Label Corp. © Sydney Hollaender N.Y.C. 1946.
Bright colors, clear impression, minor corner crease.
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(--) Emancipation Proclamation, The National Archives, Facsimilie 16. in porfolio. |
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Produced in 1950, the National Archives created these portfolios. They feature a true photostatic copy of the Emancipation Procalmation, as it appeared then and an informational sheet about the Emancipation Proclamation, layed in a handsome blue portfolio.
The information page and page 1 are a single 12 x 20 page. pages 2 and 3 and 4 and 5 are 2 per page, each measuring 24 x 20.
V.g., some minor edge wear to portfolio.
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(--) Print featuring Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. 16 x 20 (entire). J.R. Rosen, Boston, MA. , R.E. Hilton Portraitist |
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This print, like the previous has a illuminated manuscript feel about it. Bears a line of test that reads J.R. Rosen, Boston, MA., R.E. Hilton Portraitist at the bottom center.
Glued down to a creme mat. It is has been pulled away at the bottom, leaving the print thinned. Need rematting and framing. Bright colors, clear impression.
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(--) Tray. Lincoln profile. 6 x 4 inches. |
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Pot metal casting of the profile of Lincoln's face. Interior features LINCOLN down the center and various Lincoln sites around the perimeter, in relief. It would look great on your desk for paperclips or on your dresser for change.
Edges bear remants of gold-metallic paint, has some rust.
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(Patriotic Theme) (Folk Art) Feather Collage of Eagle and Shield, 24 x 18 inches. |
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This is made entirely of feathers and feather pieces, cleanly and meticulously glued to black cardboard (?). No date given, however it resembles some of the souvenir silks that commemorate the Great White Fleet. Tramp, collage and folk art started to become popular during that part of the 20th century, so that might be a clue to its age. A sort of Sailor's Valentine so to speak.
Not examined out of the late 20th century frame, colors are vibrant and varied. Back of frame is taped and loose. Glass.
Extra packing and shipping. Can be deframed at the buyers risk. |
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(Revolutionary War) (Tile) Glazed Tile, 6 x 6 Surrender of Cornwallis |
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A late 20th Century decorative white ceramic tile bearing the image "Surrender of Cornwallis/John Trumbull." Appears to be transferware.
No chips or cracks, minor soiling. Has grey felt backing, with Bought/in/Williamsburg written in pen on the felt.
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Brockett, Dr. L. P. BATTLEFIELD AND HOSPITAL; OR, LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF THE REBELLION… NY: (c. 1890). Reprint of 1866 ed., 512p., in full red cloth with gilt lettering on spine and gilt battle scene device on front board. |
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A collection of popular anecdotes about the war.
Weak hinges; light chipping of extremities else very good. Bright. |
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Choate, Joseph H. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. New York : (1901). 38p., [M-1279v]. |
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“An address delivered before the Edinburgh Philosophical Institution, Nov. 13, 1900 .” White covers soiled; title page folded; else very good. |
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Cody, William F. LIFE AND ADVENTURES F “BUFFALO BILL” CODY… Golden, CO: (1939). Reprint, 352p., frontispiece, illustrated. |
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A later reprinting of this famous autobiography. Light wear; end page falling out; else very good in lightly chipped dust jacket. |
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Cunningham, H. H. DOCTORS IN GRAY: THE CONFEDERATE MEDICAL SERVICE. Baton Rouge : 1960. 2nd edition, 338p., illustrated. |
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The standard work on the subject. Eicher #759. Very good. |
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Fehrenbacher, Don E. CHICAGO GIANT: A BIOGRAPHY OF “LONG JOHN” WENTWORTH. Madison : 1957. 1st edition, 278p., frontispiece. |
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A biography of the Civil War era mayor of Chicago . Very good. |
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Frey, Marc E. THE CIVIL WAR: A NEW VIEW IN CLOSE-UP 3-D. PA: Running Press, 1999. NP, relief map. |
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. Interesting pop-up book for kids, featuring a 3-d map of the battle of Gettysburg. |
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Hickey, James T. SPRINGFIELD, MAY, 1865. Springfield : 1965. 14p., illustrated. |
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An interesting follow-up to Paul Angle's Here I have Lived (1935), documenting the growth of the city between Lincoln 's election and assassination. Very good. |
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Kimball, E. L. RICHARD YATES: HIS RECORD AS CIVIL WAR GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS. ( Springfield ): 1930. 1 st ed., 83p., illus., wrappers. |
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Reprinted from the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Volume 23, Number 1. A good look at the career of Illinois ' war governor. Light Wear; else very good. |
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King, Charles. NORMAN HOLT: A STORY OF THE ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND . NY: (1901). 346p., frontispiece, illustrated boards. |
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A popular novel from the turn of the 20 th Century. |
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Lincoln, Abraham PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S VIEWS. AN IMPORTANT LETTER ON THE PRINCIPLES INVOLVED IN THE VALLANDIGHAM CASE. CORRESPONDENCE IN RELATION TO THE DEMOCRATIC MEETING, AT ALBANY , N.Y. Phila.: 1864. 16p.; printed wraps. [M-242]. |
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A reprint of a letter by the New York Democrats and their resolutions, in which they condemn Lincoln 's handling of the Vallandigham case, and a printing of Lincoln 's reply. In a slipcase and an inside, folding protective boards. |
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McClellan, General George B. THE MEXICAN WAR DIARY OF GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN, edited by William Starr Myers. Princeton : 1917. 1st edition, 97p., illustrated. |
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Ex-library; light wear and usual toning; else very good; previous owner signatures and book plates; author’s presentation copy, inscribed and signed by Myers. |
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McCLURE'S MAGAZINE, NOVEMBER, 1895. Volume 5, Number 6, pps. 484-576, illustrated. |
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Includes an article by Ida Tarbell, “Abraham Lincoln,” that includes illustrations and photos of places important to Lincoln 's life. Also includes a biographical essay of General Nelson Miles. Light wear; chipping, and taped repairs not uncommon for old magazines; rebound in full brown cloth with gilt lettering on the front board; from the library of Lincoln scholar Stefan Lorant, with book plate. |
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Miller, Howard. ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S FLAG: “WE WON'T GIVE UP A STAR.” PA: Thomas, 1990. 1 st ed., no pagination, illustrated. paperback . |
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A childrens' book on Lincoln and the Civil War. Appropriate for kids about 8 – 12 years old. Very Good. |
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Richardson, Rupert Norval. THE COMANCHE BARRIER TO SOUTH PLAINS SETTLEMENT. Austin : 1996. Reprint, 260p. |
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A nice reprint of an especially rare Plains Indian resource. Light bump; else Very good. |
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Shaara, Michael. THE KILLER ANGELS. CA: Cathedral Audio Books, 1994. Book On Tape, 9 tapes with 4 page insert, map. |
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The classic Gettysburg novel is read by actor George Hearn. Lightly creased case; else very good; signed by novelist Jeff Shaara, son of Michael Shaara. |
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[TIME-LIFE]. THE CIVIL WAR. Alexandria, VA: (1983-1987). 28 volumes, frontispieces, illustrations, maps.
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This collection provides a wonderful popular history of the war, accessible to younger readers, but also revealing to mature history buffs. Fine historians, such as William C. Davis, Champ Clark, Jerry Korn, and Alvin Josephy contributed. The editors of Time-Life provided outstanding illustrations and maps, including vivid reproductions of period artwork. The Time-Life series provides a thorough and entertaining core to a Civil War book collection. A great gift for a teen who is catching the “History Bug!”
All copies have usual wear, especially rubbing on the spine; yet they are tight and ready for heavy use. |
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Walker, Robert Sparks. LOOKOUT: THE STORY OF A MOUNTAIN. Kingsport , TN : 1941. 1 st ed., 282p., illustrated, maps on the end pages. |
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A history of Lookout Mountain , including topics of natural and commercial history as well as the Civil War. Very good; dust jacket. |
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Walton, Clyde C. ILLINOIS ' LINCOLN LETTERS. Springfield: 1967. 24p., illustrated, pamphlet. |
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A selection of some of the 1,247 manuscript letters by Lincoln owned by the Illinois State Historical Library. Very good. |
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Wiegand, William. THE CHESTER A. ARTHUR CONSPIRACY, A NOVEL. NY: 1983. 1 st ed., 446p. |
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We suppose we could call it “speculative fiction.” The long and short of it is that John Wilkes Booth escaped, and fooled around with Chester A. Arthur's daughter, or something. Anne Rice liked it. New York Times Book Review said it was “vivid and compelling. Very good; dust jacket. |
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| Angle, Paul. THE LINCOLN COLLECTION OF THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Springfield: 1940. 21p., illustrated (facsimiles). |
| A nice description of Lincolniana owned by the Illinois State Historical Society by the long time librarian. Very Good. |
Price: $12.00 |
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| Blankmeyer, Helen VanCleve. HEALTH MEASURES IN EARLY SPRINGFIELD: THE FIRST HALF-CENTURY, 1818-1868. (Springfield): 1951-51. 15p., illustrated. |
| A valuable little piece of history, drawn largely from Springfield 's original Village Board and City Council minutes. Describes the development of public health measures in an early frontier town. Reprinted from the Illinois State Historical Journal, Winter 51-52. Very good; inscribed and signed by author. |
Price: $45.00 |
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| (Illinois) JOURNAL OF THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOL. XLIV, NUMBER 2, SUMMER, 1951. |
| Includes an essay on Lincoln and Orville Hickman Browning, and an essay on Pike's Peak by Dr. Wayne Temple. Weak Wraps; else very good |
Price: $15.00 |
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| (Illinois) JOURNAL OF THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOL. XLV, NUMBER 3, AUTUMN, 1952. |
| Featuring an early essay by Don Fehrenbacher on the Judd-Wentworth feud, and a short piece about the photo of Lincoln in his coffin. Light wear; else very good. |
Price: $15.00 |
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| (Illinois) JOURNAL OF THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOL. LVI, NUMBER 2, SUMMER, 1963. |
| Civil War Centennial issue, featuring essays by Otto Eisenschiml, Edwin C. Bearss, and many others. Very Good. |
Price: $15.00 |
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| (Illinois) JOURNAL OF THE ILLINOIS STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY. VOL. LXI, NUMBER 3, AUTUMN, 1968. |
| Essays by Gabor Boritt, Lloyd Ostendorf, and Robert Johannsen. |
Price: $15.00 |
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| Pratt, Harry. THE ILLINOIS STORY. Springfield: 1955-56. 39p. illustrated, pamphlet . |
| A short history of the state reprinted from the annual Illinois Blue Book. Very good. |
Price: $10.00 |
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| Pratt, Harry. THE GREAT DEBATES OF 1858. Springfield: 1956. 30p., illustrated, pamphlet. |
| An Illinois State informational pamphlet from 1956, succinctly summarizing the debates, and Lincoln 's travels around the state. Very good. |
Price: $10.00 |
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