Antique 1914 Abraham Lincoln Book - Detached Cover / Broken Spine AS-IS

Up for sale is an original antique copy of *Wit and Humor of Abraham Lincoln: Gathered from Authentic Sources*, compiled by Carleton B. Case. This pocket anthology was published by the Shrewesbury Publishing Co. in Chicago, circa 1914. Please note that this book is being sold strictly **AS-IS in poor, damaged condition**. It is an ideal candidate for bookbinding restoration practice, or for use in paper crafting, junk journaling, scrapbooking, and mixed media art due to its beautifully aged, authentic 100+ year old pages. **Condition Details (Please Read Before Bidding):** * **Binding:** Severe structural failure. The front coverboard and original brown endpaper are completely detached from the text block. The inner cheesecloth mesh (super) and brittle animal glue are entirely exposed along the spine. * **Pages:** The title page shows significant brown age-spotting (foxing), old water staining along the bottom edge, and a torn/missing bottom-right corner. The rest of the internal text block remains intact but shows expected heavy age-toning. * **Cover:** Heavy surface staining, browning, and significant fraying/loss of cloth at the corners and spine tips. **Dimensions:** * Approximately 4.5 inches wide. Please review all listing photographs closely to inspect the exact spine damage and page condition. This item will be packed securely to prevent any further page separation during transit.