Author: VON DREHLE, DAVID Title: Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America's Most Perilous Year
Description: New York: Henry Holt and Company, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 080507970X. Signed first edition, first printing with full number line on copyright page. Author David Von Drehle examines the predicament Abraham Lincoln and Union forces were in at the beginning of 1862 during the US Civil War. The Confederacy had ".a clear view to victory.". It took the firm and decisive leadership of Lincoln to turn the tide. With a section of plates bearing black & white photos of people and scenes described in the book. Inscribed and signed by the author on the title page; "To David / a true Lincoln man / David Von Drehle." --- In full black paper-covered boards with spine titling in gilt. Volume wrapped in jacket which features black & white photo of Lincoln and generals at Antietam to front panel. --- An about-Fine copy: bright, tightly-bound and newish. Unclipped jacket ($30) also in great shape, wrapped in removable archival mylar protector.; Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; [12], 467 pages; Signed by Author. Fine in Fine dust jacket .
Keywords: 080507970x >>Us Presidents >>CIVIL War (U.S. )
Price: US$ 23.00 Seller: Bluebird Books
- Book number: 88879