Twenty Years of Congress: From Lincoln to Garfield (First Edition, 2 Volumes)
by Blaine, James G
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
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- Near Fine
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About This Item
Norwich, CT: The Henry Bill Publishing Company, 1884. 1884-1886. 2 Volumes complete. Full brown pebbled original cloth with gilt decoration and lettering on front covers and spine. Blind stamped border. Frontispiece, folding map. xv, 646; xv, 724pp. James G. Blaine (1830-1893), studied law, entered politics, was elected to Congress in 1862 and dominated the activities of that body. He barely lost the presidential race in 1884 and later became Secretary of State under president Harrison...Of singularly alert faculties, with a remarkable knowledge of the men and history of his country, and an extraordinary memory, his masterful talent for politics and state-craft, together with his captivating personality, gave him, for nearly two decades, an unrivaled hold upon the fealty and affection of his party. UncleAndy. First Edition. Full Cloth. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Hardcover.
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- Title
- Twenty Years of Congress: From Lincoln to Garfield (First Edition, 2 Volumes)
- Author
- Blaine, James G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Henry Bill Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- Norwich, CT
- Date Published
- 1884
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾" - 12&
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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