The Face of Lincoln

by James Mellon

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The face of Lincoln is superbly produced historical and human document that gives us the few remaining glimpses of this great American, revealing the sense of honor and the range of emotions that made Abraham Lincoln such a significant expression of America's own self-image. James Mellon has had a lifelong interest in antique photography and in the life and writings of Abraham Lincoln. Merging the two interest, Mellon spent several years doing the research for this book, tracking down rare show more photographs and arranging them in a way that would reflect the inner Lincoln as well as his outward appearance. show less

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burnit99 3,774 reviews

This beautiful book purports to be a collection of every known photograph of Abraham Lincoln, one of my favorite presidents and the most photogenic. "Photographic poses accompanied by Lincoln's written and spoken words, interspersed with eyewitness descriptions of the man".

Feb 7, 2007

susangeib 610 reviews

$15. Near fine condition. dustjacket ripped in back otherwise in fine shape. Over 110 portraits and speeches.

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