WOMAN'S WORK IN THE CIVIL WAR:; A record of heroism, patriotism and patience
by BROCKETT, L. P. And Mary C. Vaughan
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- first
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Lanesborough, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia: Zeigler, McCurdy, 1867. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 799. With an introduction by Henry Bellows. Illustrated with 16 steel engravings. Maroon cloth, blind-stamped, with gilt lettering on spine. Front hinge tender, cover somewhat worn at ends of spine and corners, moisture staining on cover and lower part of interior leaves, but not spoiling legibility, little foxing throughout. fair/good.
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- Bookseller
- Second Life Books Inc (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41953
- Title
- WOMAN'S WORK IN THE CIVIL WAR:; A record of heroism, patriotism and patience
- Author
- BROCKETT, L. P. And Mary C. Vaughan
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Zeigler, McCurdy
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1867
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Lanesborough, Massachusetts
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