Abraham Lincoln. A Play
$2,500 · Offered by James Cummins Bookseller
Signed
72, 1 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Maroon wrappers. Inscribed on the half title, To Thomas Hardy John Drinkwater Oct. 1918. One fold to front wrapper, else fine. Morocco backed slipcase. Item #322106 This was the play that made Drinkwater famous, and his success was followed by other historical plays such as Mary Stuart, Robert E. Lee, et al. Drinkwater was friendly with Hardy's, and adapted his work, The Mayor of Casterbridge, for the stage.
- Binding: Leather
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