[LINCOLN, Abraham]. Complete Works. Edited by John G. Nicolay and John Hay. New York: [The De Vinne Press for] The Century Co., 1894.
2 volumes, royal 8vo. Frontispieces in each volume. Contemporary half morocco gilt, marbled sides, 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, gilt–lettering and centerpieces in compartments, top edges gilt.
FIRST EDITION and the first collection edition of Lincoln’s writings, often found as companions to Nicolay and Hay’s 10 volume biography of Lincoln. A FINE SET. –– [Together with:] TARBELL, Ida M. The Life of Abraham Lincoln. New York: Lincoln Historical Society, 1903. 4 volumes, 8vo. Numerous illustrations from photographs, paintings, maps, etc. Original maroon cloth gilt, top edges gilt. Provenance: George Sayward Hobbs (bookplate). Early edition of this fine set. –– [Also:] BANCROFT, George. Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln… Washington: Government Printing Office, 1866. 8vo. Steel–engraved portrait frontispiece. Original gilt–stamped brown cloth. Provenance: Nathan Webb (early signature). FIRST EDITION.