12mo, 300 pages, purplish-slate cloth [ BAL 14967, Binding D, with oval frames around the publisher's device, and variant publisher's advertisements], head of spine nicked, foxed flyleaves. "Orpheus C. Kerr" was Newell's pen name. He was Lincoln's favorite humorist. The name is a play on the term very familiar to President Lincoln, "Office SeeKer". These collected pieces originally appeared during Lincoln's Administration.

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Title

Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Third Series.

Publisher

Carleton, Publisher, New York

Publication Date

1865

Language

English

ISBN 10

1499210035

ISBN 13

9781499210033

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Second printing.

Condition

Very Good

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This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

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