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Philadelphia: John E. Potter & Co., 1874. 398pp. frontispiece. Numerous full page illustrations. Brown, decorated cloth. gilt lettering on the spine. Firm hinges exposed, Prev. owner name, address, date (1887) on the front free endpaper. " As described in the sub-title: "The Authors 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. Perilous Adventures, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Valuable Services of the Detective Police." Much on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the subsequent pursuit and capture of John Wilkes Booth. General Baker was the first "Chief of the Bureau". . First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Octavo.

John E. Potter and Company, 1874-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Very good 1874 edition. John E. Potter and Company. Has been professionally rebound in 1998 by Richard Owens Bindery. Previous bookseller's markings on reverse of free front endpaper. Circulating library stamp (no other library markings noted) on the second free front endpaper. If you are going to open this interesting title, this is the copy you want! We use quality packaging materials.The Secret Service in the Late War The Author's Introduction to the Leading Men At Washington, with the Origin and Organization of the Detective Police.

John E. Potter and Company. Good with no dust jacket. 1874. magazine. ; ; 398 pages; Embossed covers are worn and hinges cracked, but the binding is still tight. Pages are discolored from age and there is some foxing. Still a very nice book, exciting text. .