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William Winston Seaton of the "National Intelligencer," A Biographical Sketch. With Passing Notices of His Associates and Friends.
by [Seaton, Josephine, et al b.1822]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Boston: James R. Osgood (University Press), 1871. First (SD) edition. Original brown blind-stamped cloth with gilt print spine, original brown eps. 12mo (19.5cm). pp. 385. Very Good/No jacket, as issued. Cap crushing, old board crease to back pastedown, one corner chip rear ffep; pencil owner. Penned mostly by daughter, Josephine. Proprietor of National Intelligencer 1812-20 with brother-in-law Joseph Gales; 42 volumes of the Annals of Congress 1834Ð1856 with Gales; 29 volumes Registers of Debates in Congress 1827-37 with Gales; Mayor of Washington 1840-50..
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- Bookseller
- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- OWBWIL116073
- Title
- William Winston Seaton of the "National Intelligencer," A Biographical Sketch. With Passing Notices of His Associates and Friends.
- Author
- [Seaton, Josephine, et al b.1822]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Boston: James R. Osgood (University Press), 1871.
- Keywords
- William Winston Seaton 1785-1866
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography/Autobiography;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
Terms of Sale
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
About the Seller
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Biblio member since 2004
West Brookfield, Massachusetts
About OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Rare, scarce, out-of-print books, ephemera, pamphlets, and selected periodicals in over 90 subject areas. Full bindery services by appointment, phone conference or email (Rebacking, full bindings, boxes and slipcases, restoration); Appraisals for indivicuals and institutions. We also offer unique blank cards created from recycled book illustrations. We ship promptly in professional packaging and update our databases nightly. Mail order and internet sales only. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST, Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages incluing book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Doing business since 1994, SNEAB (formerly MARIAB) Member. Blank note card enclosed with every order.
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- Cloth
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- Jacket
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- Spine
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- 12mo
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- 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...
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