John Drinkwater; Arnold Bennett [intro.] — Abraham Lincoln, a Play

Boston and New York, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1928 . Leather. Handsomely bound in a half calf signed binding, this is a wonderful example of John Drinkwater's drama about the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. The twenty-second impression of this work, published in April 1928. In a half morocco signed binding, signed 'Scrollover N.Y.&apos. First published in 1918, this play is about the 16th President of the United States, and was Drinkwater's first great success. The play covers events in Lincoln's Presidency from his election in 1860 to his assassination, but omits most of the events in his private life.  Former owner's inscription to a front blank.   With an introduction from Arnold Bennett. In a half morocco signed binding, with cloth covered boards, and gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, vibrant. Rubbing to front board tail. Inscription to front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .