Lincoln Collector: The Story Of Oliver R. Barrett's Great Private Collection is a book written by renowned American poet and biographer, Carl Sandburg. The book is a fascinating account of the life and work of Oliver R. Barrett, a passionate collector of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia. Through Sandburg's vivid storytelling, readers are taken on a journey of discovery into the world of Lincolniana, exploring the many rare and unique items in Barrett's collection. From handwritten letters and personal artifacts to rare books and ...
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Lincoln Collector: The Story Of Oliver R. Barrett's Great Private Collection is a book written by renowned American poet and biographer, Carl Sandburg. The book is a fascinating account of the life and work of Oliver R. Barrett, a passionate collector of Abraham Lincoln memorabilia. Through Sandburg's vivid storytelling, readers are taken on a journey of discovery into the world of Lincolniana, exploring the many rare and unique items in Barrett's collection. From handwritten letters and personal artifacts to rare books and photographs, each piece tells a story about the life and legacy of the 16th President of the United States.The book also delves into the life of Barrett himself, exploring his motivations for collecting and his tireless efforts to preserve and share his collection with the world. Sandburg's intimate knowledge of both Lincoln and Barrett allows him to paint a vivid portrait of two men whose lives were inexorably linked by their love of history and their deep respect for the ideals of American democracy.Overall, Lincoln Collector: The Story Of Oliver R. Barrett's Great Private Collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, as well as those who appreciate the passion and dedication of collectors who seek to preserve and share our nation's rich cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $4.06, good condition, Sold by Solr Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Skokie, IL, UNITED STATES.
Add this copy of Lincoln Collector the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $12.50, good condition, Sold by Princeton Antiques Bookservice rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlantic City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1960 by BONANZA BOOKS.
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Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $19.71, fair condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Acceptable. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (abraham lincoln, president) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.
Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by Harcourt, Brace.
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Good. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards slightly bowed, betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages absent any extraneous marks. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $20.00, very good condition, Sold by J Mercurio Books Maps & Prints rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Garrison, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1960 by Bonanza.
Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $21.97, very good condition, Sold by UHR Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hollis Center, ME, UNITED STATES, published 1960 by Bonanza Books.
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Very Good in Good + jacket. Book A very rare volume. Dust jacket has moderate edge chips and small tears, as well as other scuffs, soils and light fading; a nice copy of book with minor wear. A documentary on a private collection of Abraham Lincoln's hand written speeches, papers, letters and personal accounts. 344 pages.
Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $24.26, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (presidents, biographies, relics) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $29.29, good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES.
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Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (US history, presidents, biography) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Add this copy of Lincoln Collector: the Story of Oliver R. Barrett's to cart. $32.50, like new condition, Sold by Old Book Shop of Bordentown rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bordentown, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1950 by Harcourt Brace.
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Fine. Hardcover. xvi+ 344 pp. Illustrated with numerous photographic plates. Fine, Lincoln portrait bookplate front pastedown. No dust jacket. Sandburg offers the story of Oliver R. Barrett, Spanish-American War veteran and Illinois lawyer, who assembled one of the greatest colllections of Linconiana. At the time of his death in n1950, his was the largest cuch collection in the country.