The United States Secret Service in the Late War. Comprising the Author's Introduction to the Leading Men at Washington, with the Origin and Organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau, and a Graphic History of Rich and Exciting Experiences.. by Baker, General La Fayette C - 1889

The J. Dewing Co, San Francisco, CA, 1889. Hardcover. Fair Condition. Illustrator: Schell, F.B., ; Bensell, E.B.; Butler, J.M.; others . 398 pages. This is a rare edition of this book. Includes illustrations and the very rare 8 color (chromatic) plates. Large book. Some wear and soiling to the illustrated covers, tearing along the spine. The binding is broken in 3 spots inside; missing the rear endpaper. A couple illustrations are torn loose, one of the color plates is chipped and torn.A rare title despite condition. Illustrator: Schell, F.B., ; Bensell, E.B.; Butler, J.M.; others . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Inventory No: 187202. . This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

HARTFORD, CONN.: PARK PUB.. DECORATIVE BOARDS, 1889 EDITION. . Very Good. Hardcover. 1889.

"The United States Secret Service in the Late War, comprising the author's introduction to the leading men at Washington, with the origin and organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau, and a graphic history of rich and exciting experiences, North and South."Book is in Good condition, with cover images well preserved. Cover has edgewear, corners bumped. Hinges are becoming weak. Front endpaper has some holes and tear. Text pages are clean and tight.

Chicago: L. P. Miller & Company, 1889. Hardcover. Very Good. F. B. Schell, E. B. Bensell, J. M. Butler and others. 4to. Pp. [4], 5-398. Frontis. engraved portrait of the author. Title page printed in red and blue. With a profusion of magnificent full-color and two-color illustrations. Decorated endpapers. In the original elaborate pictorially-decorated blue-gray cloth, stamped in black, red, silver, and gilt. Top edge dust-soiled; one loose plate; a few small stains to preliminaries. Slight wear to corners, head and tail of spine. Ownership signature of W. E. Humphry. An notably well-preserved copy. Published the same year as the Philadelphia edition; priority unknown. Baker was the first head of the U.S. Secret Service Bureau.Of notable interest to Civil War scholars is the plate depicting the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth. A photo was taken of the autopsy and entered into evidence, but was lost. As such, two engraved depictions of the autopsy exist; the plate included here, in which the slab on… Read More

1889 Civil War Secret Service Wilkes Booth Lincoln Assassination Baker Military

A beautiful, decorative first edition of the history of "The United States Secret Service." This book, by General La Fayette Baker, deals with the interactions in the American government as well as Baker's views on the role slavery played in the Civil War. Other important events discussed include Wilson's Raid, Abraham Lincoln speeches, organization of the First District Cavalry, role of women in the Civil War and more.

The most interesting chapter, however, is the chapter on famous assassinations throughout history including:
• Eglon, King of Moab
• Julius Caesar
• James I of England
• Marat, the French Revolution leader
• Alexander of Russia
• Abraham Lincoln

The portion on Abraham Lincoln features an engraving of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, being killed in a tobacco barn by Richard Garrett. Other engravings relating to Booth include him crossing the Potomac and his secret burial. This book… Read More