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Lincoln's 1860 Campaign Biography by D.W. Bartlett

Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln, was an 1860 campaign biography by D.W. Bartlett. The 150-page book--published by New York's Derby & Jackson--played an important role in educating the public about the up-and-coming candidate, Abraham Lincoln. D.W. Bartlett was the Washington correspondent of the New York Evening Post and the New York Independent. The first printing was issued June 4, 1860, followed by a second printing on June 14, 1860.

The second printing said it was an "authorized" edition, but in fact, it was not. Lincoln, however, didn't openly dispute it. However, it is likely that the men who supported Abraham Lincoln, or Lincoln himself, suggested changes to Bartlett behind the scenes. The second printing was revised to remove a reference to the sherrif's sale of Lincoln's surveying equipment to pay off his debts.

The book is approximately 4-7/8" x 7-1/4". It was printed on highly-perishable pulp paper, so most of the books still in existence are very rough, especially the wrap. A second-printing edition of Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln is listed on eBay by seller niddk. The biography is in very good condition: tight binding, clean throughout, no tears or missing pages or parts. The auction started at $50 on September 9, 2011, and runs until September 19. Bidding picked up quickly. With 9 days and 7 hours remaining, the current price is at $227.50. [Update: The final auction price was $898.00.]

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The first page reads:

LIFE AND SPEECHES OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

PART FIRST.

EARLY HISTORY.

ABRAHAM LIINCOLN was born February 12, 1809, then in Hardin, now in the recently formed county of Larue, Kentucky. His father, Thomas, and grandfather, Abraham, were born in Rockingham country, Virginia, whither their ancestors had come from Berks county, Pennsylvania. His lineage has been traced no farther back than this. The family were originally quakers, though in later times they have fallen away from the peculiar habits of that people. The grandfather, Abraham, had four brothers; Isaac, Jacob, John, and Thomas. So far as known, the descendants of Jacob and John are still in Virginia. Isaac went to a place near where Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennesse, join, and his descendants are in that region. Thomas came to Kentucky, and, after many years, died there, whence his descendants went to Missouri.

 

The back cover shows a list of other books published by Derby & Jackson.

 

 

1860 Presidential Campaign: Lincoln Hamlin Jugate

Jugates are made up of two side-by-side portraits, usually of a presidential and a vice-presidential candidate. Jugates can be on campaign pins, posters, or other materials. The rare Lincoln Hamlin jugate now listed on eBay is from the 1860 presidential campaign. It's printed on a 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" card published by Henry F. Granger & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts.

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This political jugate featuring Abraham Lincoln of Illinois and Hannibal Hamlin of Maine will be listed on eBay until February 24, 2011. With three days to go, six bids have moved the current price to $455. [Update: This auction ended at $3,738.]

 

1864 Union Lincoln Campaign Stickpin

"Union" was the campaign theme for Lincoln's presidential campaign of 1864. This enamel-painted stick pin is an 1864 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Pin, on eBay at an auction price of $300 with a day and a half to go. [February 21, 2011 update: This campaign pin sold for $795.]

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This die-cut shell brass pin is in the shape of a Union shield, featuring 34 stars and 13 stripes. The approximate size of the pin is 7/8" x 1". The stickpin on the back is 1-1/2" long. The seller notes that this 1864 Abraham Lincoln, Shield Shaped, Shell Brass Campaign is pictured on page 64 of Hake / Book III and identified as 3147-N.

 

Lladro Honors Abraham Lincoln

Lladro porcelain figurines are beautiful pieces are art. Several Americana pieces have been created by Lladro, including Abraham Lincoln by Lladro. This is Lladro #01007554, "Abraham Lincoln." It was issued in 1995 (limited to 2500) and retired in 2008. It is 21-1/4" x 11-1/2" and includes a base. The sculptor is Jose Puche.

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The seller is the original owner and has never removed the piece from the box. Here it is as packed in the box:

It retails for about $2,000. The seller has started this auction at $1,000 with a reserve. [February 21, 2011 update: The seller has relisted the Lladro Abraham Lincoln figurine for a starting bid of $850.]

Here is the figure as shown on the Lladro Abraham Lincoln description page:

 

Abraham Lincoln Light Bulb

This Abraham Lincoln figural light bulb is a fantastic find! It's 3-1/2" long and is free of chips or cracks in the clear glass. As you can see, most of the original paint is still there.

 

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(the seller has included lots of other photos at different angles)

With 6 days to go in the eBay listing, it's at $67. [Update: the auction ended on November 27, 2010. Nine bidders engaged in vigorous bidding, with the final price hitting $1,075.]

The earliest figural lights were made in Europe (primarily Austria and Germany) and imported to the United States. Similar looking Christmas figural light bulbs were advertised and sold by General Electric in 1910. Interestly, there is no evidence that these lights were actually made by General Electric!

The Abraham Lincoln light bulb listed on eBay seems to be in better condition that the Lincoln figural light bulb shown on the front cover of The History of the Christmas Figural Light Bulb by Robert Iwamasa and Patrick Fay.

This book shows the Abraham Lincoln bulb, along with bulbs depicting Miss Liberty, Uncle Sam, and even Punch and Judy, from the Boggis-Johnson advertising list.

Mr. Lincoln is also shown in the book as an example of a MAZDA tube figural light. Iwamasa and Fay explain: "Tube figural lights were made from pre-painted, hand-blown glass shells. The manufacturer took the painted glass shells and inserted their own tubular shaped light bulbs."