(LINCOLN ABRAHAM) The Lincoln Catechism Wherein the Eccentri

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(LINCOLN, ABRAHAM.) The Lincoln Catechism, Wherein the Eccentricities & Beauties of Despotism Are Fully Set Forth. 46, [2] pages. 8vo, publisher's illustrated wrappers, moderate wear; moderate foxing and edge wear; early owner's inscriptions on wrappers, later bookplate of Alfred M. Hellman on inner front wrapper. New York: J.F. Feeks, 1864

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Billed as "A Guide to the Presidential Election of 1864," this odious little pamphlet is filled with racist anti-Lincoln propaganda for the Copperhead audience. It is presented in the form of a satirical catechism, alleged to be written by the Republicans: "What is the Constitution? A compact with hell--now obsolete. By whom hath the Constitution been made obsolete? By Abraham Africanus the First." The Ten Commandments are listed on page 12, starting with: "Thou shalt have no other God but the negro." Monaghan 324.