1866 Memorial Address Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln Bancroft

An original 1866 edition of Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln by George Bancroft, delivered before the Congress of the United States following Lincoln’s assassination.

Published just one year after Lincoln’s death, this volume stands as both a historical artifact and a cultural elegy — capturing how the nation first sought to understand the meaning of his life, leadership, and loss.

Bound in original cloth with gilt-stamped title on the front cover. Includes the engraved portrait of Abraham Lincoln and the complete memorial oration text. The pages remain intact and readable, with expected age toning consistent with mid-19th-century paper.

Condition notes:
• Original cloth binding shows edge wear and spine wear
• Gilt title remains visible
• Interior pages show age toning
• Binding is intact but fragile due to age
• No modern repairs observed

This book is not a reproduction. It is an authentic 19th-century publication.