LETTERS TO AN OFFICER IN THE ARMY; PROPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IN THE CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE PRESENT WAR. A SUPPLEMENT TO "THE LOST PRINCIPLE."
by Scott, John
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Richmond, 1864.. 82pp. Modern half morocco and marbled boards, spine gilt. Occasional small stains, closed tear in first text leaf with no loss. A few annotations in pencil. Very good. "Unfounded opinions on how the Confederate government could best carry out its functions; Scott's basic weakness was his assumption that the South was going to win the war" - Nevins. PARRISH & WILLINGHAM 5846. CRANDALL 2838. NEVINS II, p.175. HOWES S232, "aa."
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- LETTERS TO AN OFFICER IN THE ARMY; PROPOSING CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM IN THE CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE PRESENT WAR. A SUPPLEMENT TO "THE LOST PRINCIPLE."
- Author
- Scott, John
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- Richmond
- Date Published
- 1864.
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We issue frequent, and substantial, catalogues in our fields of specialization, and we are equipped to produce smaller lists devoted to specific subjects with ease in response to requests.
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- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Marbled boards
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