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Civil War and presidential-assassination history offering a detailed firsthand account of Abraham Lincoln’s murder and the conspiracy of 1865. Written by Louis J. Weichmann, a principal government witness in the prosecution of the conspirators, and edited by Floyd E. Risvold. This important primary-source account covers John Wilkes Booth, Mary and John Surratt, the conspirators’ movements, the investigation, and the resulting military trial. Published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1975 and explicitly stated First Edition on the copyright page. Hardcover with gilt spine lettering, the author’s name stamped in gilt on the front, red topstain, and deckled page edges. No dust jacket. Covers show rubbing, scratches, small marks, bumped corners, and wear with a small area of fraying at one corner. Page edges have mild age-related discoloration and spotting. Interior pages appear clean and the binding remains intact. Please review all photographs for the exact condition.
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A True History Assassination Abraham Lincoln Weichmann 1975 First Edition HC
$33.74
SKU D-4