Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America. A Memoir.
by [DAVIS, Varina Jefferson]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Some expert strengthening to the extremities of the spine of Vol. I (beautifully done); a very attractive set, handsomely bound.
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York:: Belford Company, Publishers,, [1890].. First edition.. old 3/4 polished calf; gilt spines; over marbled boards; all edges marbled. Possibly a presentation binding.. Some expert strengthening to the extremities of the spine of Vol. I (beautifully done); a very attractive set, handsomely bound.. 8vo,. Illustrated from engravings.. Inscribed on the dedication page by Mrs. Davis: "Faithfully and affectionately / your friend the author. / Varina Jefferson Davis. Aug 23d 1895."
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 64656
- Title
- Jefferson Davis: Ex-President of the Confederate States of America. A Memoir.
- Author
- [DAVIS, Varina Jefferson]
- Illustrator
- Illustrated from engravings.
- Format/Binding
- Old 3/4 polished calf; gilt spines; over marbled boards; all edges marbled. Possibly a presentation binding.
- Book Condition
- Used - Some expert strengthening to the extremities of the spine of Vol. I (beautifully done); a very attractive set, handsomely bound.
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Belford Company, Publishers,
- Place of Publication
- New York:
- Date Published
- [1890].
- Pages
- 2 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Civil War;
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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