1865 Six Months at the White House With Abraham Lincoln Book Story of a Picture-

Description: Check it out...Here's a very uncommon ORIGINAL @ 7" tall by 4 1/2" wide 360+ paged Abraham Lincoln hardcover book dated 1865 & titled "Six Months At The White House. The Story of a Picture." by Artists Francis B. Carpenter-Book has a detailed account by the artist who lived at the White House while painting a portrait of Lincoln inside (See info & photos below for clarification)-Really a cool VINTAGE item in good condition with usual wear and cover soiling-How many of these survived? I only have the one, so grab it while you can-This is an ORIGINAL item, NOT A REPRODUCTION item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 8.95 postage is required. 1865 Six Months at the White House With Abraham Lincoln Book Story of a Picture- Click images to enlarge Description Check it out...Here's a very uncommon ORIGINAL @ 7" tall by 4 1/2" wide 360+ paged Abraham Lincoln hardcover book dated 1865 & titled "Six Months At The White House. The Story of a Picture." by Artists Francis B. Carpenter-Book has a detailed account by the artist who lived at the White House while painting a portrait of Lincoln inside (See info & photos below for clarification)-Really a cool VINTAGE item in good condition with usual wear and cover soiling-How many of these survived? I only have the one, so grab it while you can- Here's some info on the author & his book: Francis Bicknell Carpenter (1830-1900) was a painter born in New York, best known for his painting of the First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation , still displayed in the Capitol building in Washington, DC. Carpenter painted the portraits for four American presidents and many more of the most important pre-Civil War politicians. A fervent abolitionist, he viewed the Emancipation Proclamation as “an act unparalleled for moral grandeur in the history of mankind.” In February 1864 Francis B. Carpenter began work on his painting First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. He would go on to spend six months in the White House and in the company of Abraham Lincoln at the height of the American Civil War. First published in 1866, just one year after Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, Francis B. Carpenter provides us with a deeply personal portrait of one of the most iconic figures of American history. Nonetheless, this book is primarily about the president and his cabinet in 1864. Carpenter provides an insightful account of the nature of politics and his experiences meeting with the host of politicians that attended the White House in his time there. William Seward, Edwin Stanton and Ulysses S. Grant amongst others fill the pages as the supporting cast for the monumental Lincoln. Six Months at the White House contains a collection of anecdotes about Abraham Lincoln and helps to put a human face to the man who has become more legend than man. Whether it is Lincoln reciting Shakespeare at dinner or including his youngest son Tad in meetings of state, Carpenter provides a well-rounded picture of the American president. In turn, he presents Lincoln as the merciful leader, the stern father, the sage law-giver, and the consummate storyteller. Through both his own experiences and the opinions of several other individuals who knew Lincoln well, Carpenter creates a personal account of the man than later histories and biographies. 'It remains an essential volume in any Lincoln library.' The New York Times. This is an ORIGINAL item, NOT A REPRODUCTION item! Postage information is listed at the bottom-$ 8.95 postage is required. Payment We accept Paypal payments. Shipping We will try and combine shipping on multiple purchases wherever possible. Please e-mail us with auction item numbers before sending payment. However, if the items are heavy or require special packing / tracking, the postal rates might not be significantly reduced. 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Price: 79.99 USD

Location: Noblesville, Indiana

End Time: 2024-11-01T09:51:05.000Z

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