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The illustrated American biography: containing correct portraits and brief notices of the principal actors in American history; embracing distinguished women, naval and military heroes, statesmen, civilians, jurists, divines, authors and artists; together with celebrated Indian chiefs.
by JONES, A. D
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- Hardcover
- Condition
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1853 Illustrated American Biography Indians Washington Adams Boone Hamilton
This 19th century book "Illustrated American Biography" is a compilation of biographies of distinguished Americans. This is the first volume that covers from the era of Christopher Columbus and ends with a biography of Henry Clay. Jones includes information on Daniel Boone, John Adams, Ben Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Red Jacket, Tecumseh, George Washington, and many more!
This 1853 first edition includes black and white portraits and decorated cover boards.
Item number: #13437
Price: $499
JONES, A. D.
The illustrated American biography: containing correct portraits and brief notices of the principal actors in American history; embracing distinguished women, naval and military heroes, statesmen, civilians, jurists, divines, authors and artists; together with celebrated Indian chiefs. ...
New York: J. Milton Emerson & Company., MDCCCLIII. [1853]
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o 264, [2]
o Illustrated throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
o Decorative red cloth
· Size: ~10in X 7in (26cm x 18cm)
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 13437
- Title
- The illustrated American biography: containing correct portraits and brief notices of the principal actors in American history; embracing distinguished women, naval and military heroes, statesmen, civilians, jurists, divines, authors and artists; together with celebrated Indian chiefs.
- Author
- JONES, A. D
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight & secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. Milton Emerson & Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1853
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1853 Illustrated American Biography Indians Washington Adams Boone Hamiltonrare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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- First Edition
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- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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