Set Reminder2025-11-20 11:00:002025-11-20 11:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/fine-books-artwork-from-the-george-d-lacy-louis-a-irmo-collections-21870 This November, Potter and Potter is proud to present two vast collections of books and artwork from Dr. George D. Lacy and Louis A. Irmo. These marvelous collections feature fine and rare modern firsts, Americana, autographs and manuscripts, illustrated books, and original artwork.
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[LINCOLN, Abraham (1809-1865), subject]. WHITNEY, Major Henry C. (1831-1905). Life on the Circuit with Lincoln. With Sketches of Generals Grant, Sherman and McClellan, Judge Davis, Leonard Swett, and Other Contemporaries. Boston: Estes and Lauriat, [1892]. 8vo. Profusely illustrated. 601, [1, blank] pp. Publisher's full burgundy cloth, front board and spine lettered in gilt, marbled endleaves (recased, spine a bit toned, with some light scratching and edgewear, light edgewear to corners). Still fine, uncommon in this condition. FIRST EDITION OF THE MEMOIR OF LINCOLN'S CLOSE FRIEND. Whitney's accuracy and veracity has been occasionally called into question. Howes W386. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 10 X 8 X 2".