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History of American Presidential Elections, 1789-1968 (4 volume set)
by Schlesinger, Arthur M. Jr.; & Fred L. Israel; William P. Hansen (editors)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine EX-LIBRARY./No jackets, probably as issued
- ISBN 10
- 0070797862
- ISBN 13
- 9780070797864
- Seller
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Chelsea House Publishers / McGraw Hill Book Co., 1971. A very nice set. Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 4. Bright, clean, square, and tight. Inner hinges are perfect. Mild EX-LIBRARY with NO external library markings. WITHDRAWN stamp, and just a few other interior library markings. Solid in every respect. All text pages are clean and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Each volume is uniformly bound in the original sturdy blue buckram, stamped in orange and light gray, and decorated with an American eagle and shield on the front cover. 45 expert contributors. The set is chronologically arranged and includes histories for each election from 1789 through 1968. "The most comprehensive history of American presidential elections ever published." Volume 1 covers the elections from 1789-1844; Volume 2 addresses 1848-1896; Volume 3 has 1900-1936. Volume 4 covers 1940-1968. Each volume has the same ISBN. Appendices: FINANCING PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS by Herbert E. Alexander. Chronology. Bibliography. Index. Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. (editor); Fred L. Israel (associate editor); William P. Hansen, (managing editor). Published by Chelsea House in association with McGraw-Hill Book Co. . First Edition.. Oversize Hardcover (heavy). Near Fine EX-LIBRARY./No jackets, probably as issued. 4 volumes: 3,959pp. + 50 page Introduction..
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- Seller
- About Books
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- Seller's Inventory #
- 008032
- Title
- History of American Presidential Elections, 1789-1968 (4 volume set)
- Author
- Schlesinger, Arthur M. Jr.; & Fred L. Israel; William P. Hansen (editors)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine EX-LIBRARY.
- Jacket Condition
- No jackets, probably as issued
- Edition
- First Edition.
- ISBN 10
- 0070797862
- ISBN 13
- 9780070797864
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers / McGraw Hill Book Co.
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- 1971
- Bookseller catalogs
- Politics / Government / International Relations;
- Size
- 4 volumes: 3,959pp. + 50 page Introduction.
- Volumes
- 4 volumes: 3,959pp. + 50 page In
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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