Lincoln's Preparation for Greatness: The Illinois Legislative Years by SIMON, PAUL - 1965

University of Illinois Press, 1989. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

University of Illinois Press, 1989. Paperback. Acceptable. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

University of Oklahoma Press, 1965. Hardcover. Good. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1971. First IPB Edition. Paperback. Fine. Octavo. Signed. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, a legendary, nationally-known senator from Illinois and a student of Lincolniana. First Illini Union edition. A clan, unmarked copy.

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1965. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth. Near fine/very good. Signed first edition of Lincoln's Preparation for Greatness by Paul Simon.. Octavo, xv, 355pp. Orange cloth, title in gilt on spine. Top edge dyed orange. Stated "First edition" on copyright page. Slight lean to text block, otherwise clean and bright. In the publisher's dust jacket, $6.95 retail price, light sunning to spine, wear to hinges and top edge, touch of shelf wear, a very good example. Inscribed on the front free endpaper: "To --- --- - a distinguished son of a distinguished father - with best wishes to you for your very bright future. Paul Simon 5-26-67." Paul Simon (1928-2003) was an Illinois Democrat who served in the House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985 and in the Senate from 1985 to 1997. Simon wrote twenty-two books throughout his career, and was known for his traditional horn-rimmed glasses and bow tie. In a tribute to Simon, former President Bill Clinton said he was "beyond… Read More