THOMAS, BENJAMIN P. — Lincoln's New Salem

NY: Alfred A. Knopf / A Borzoi Book, 1954. New and Revised Edition. First Printing. Hard Cover. Illustrated by Romaine Proctor. Inscribed by the author to Dr. W. E. McMichael on the front free endpaper. First Borzoi Edition, revised, reset, and printed from new plates. Publisher's illustrated paper-covered boards, white lettering on blue panel on spine, top edge red. Illustrated with in-text drawings by Romaine Proctor. This special edition was sponsored by The Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, New Salem State Park, Lincoln's New Salem, Illinois. This is the definitive historical classic detailing the early years Abraham Lincoln spent in the Illinois pioneer village between 1831 and 1837.. Covers moderately worn, soiled, and rubbed, with small burn-mark on cover, not affecting interior, presentation inscription on ffep signed by the author, else fine; otherwise unmarked, tight, square, and clean. VERY GOOD.. Drawings. 12mo 7" - 7½" tall. 166, v-Index, (1) pages. Signed by Author. Very Good in No Dust Jacket dust jacket .