"He Knew Lincoln and Other Billy Brown Stories" — Ida Tarbell — 1922 YA 1818 - 1834

1818 - 1834

A comprehensive biography that delves into the life and legacy of George Washington

The story behind this iconic recruitment poster

yet doesn't distract from it

Prints purchased this year are stamped with a special “250” stamp

"He Knew Lincoln and Other Billy Brown Stories" — Ida Tarbell — 1922 YA 1818 - 1834Updated on June 2, 2026: This has been sold. Full title: He Knew Lincoln and Other Billy Brown Stories. By Ida Tarbell. Published in New York by the MacMillan Company in 1922. 180pp. A book for young readers, this book takes a look at Abraham Lincoln through the memories of those who knew him personally. This book centers on Billy Brown, a real life Springfield druggist and longtime friend of Lincoln. Through a series of vivid, heartfelt stories,