Description: Nicolay, John and John Hay. Abraham Lincoln, A History. 10 vols. New York: Century Company, 1890. First edition. Near fine to fine set. From the library of General William T. Sherman with his bookplate in each volume. Includes a beautiful Brady CDV of Sherman. PROVENANCE: The Sherman-Fitch Library Assembled by General William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891), the collection of books was inherited and curated by his son, Philemon Tecumseh Sherman (1867-1941).Before his death, Philemon transferred the library to his niece, Eleanor Sherman Fitch (1876-1959). Eleanor was the granddaughter of General Sherman through his eldest daughter, Maria "Minnie" Ewing Sherman Fitch(1851-1913). Until now, the Sherman-Fitch library was held at the family estate in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Most examples in the collection are affixed with bookplates that bear both General Sherman's and Philemon's names. In some cases, where General Sherman's ownership was clear, his bookplate was not always affixed. However, books with just Philemon's bookplate were generally acquired after his father's death in 1891. Philemon’s bookplates were placed by Tecumseh Sherman Fitch (1908-1969) after he inherited the library in 1942. Purchased at auction in 2024 by current owner.
Price: 4750 USD
Location: Kensington, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-20T02:55:39.000Z
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Topic: Civil War (1861-65)
Author: John Nicolay and John Hay
Subject: History
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
