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[LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865)]. -- SCRIPPS, John Locke (1818-1866). Life of Abraham Lincoln. Chicago: Chicago Press and Tribune Co., 1860.

8vo (229 x 140 mm). Hand-sewn. (Light spotting.)

FIRST PRINTING OF THE EARLIEST LINCOLN BIOGRAPHY.

As editor of The Chicago Press and Tribune, Scripps was one of Lincoln's strongest supporters and, afterwards, received the postmastership of Chicago as a reward for his support. Scripps's Life was published simultaneously as a campaign document in Chicago and New York.

EXCEEDINGLY RARE: According to Fish's Lincoln Bibliography, not more than 6 copies ar

[LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865)]. -- SCRIPPS, John Locke (1818-1866). Life of Abraham Lincoln. Chicago: Chicago Press and Tribune Co., 1860.