William Boyd Allison: A Study in Practical Politics
by SAGE, Leland L
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galena, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Iowa City: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1956. Hardcover. Small 4to. Red cloth with gilt lettering and decorations. xiv, 401pp. Illustrations. Near fine. Attractive, tight first edition. Editor William J. Petersen introduces this biography of the powerhouse Iowa politician (1829-1908) who served as representative (1863-71) and long-time senator (1873-1908). Though not so marked, this copy comes down from within the Allison family.
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- Bookseller
- Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41226
- Title
- William Boyd Allison: A Study in Practical Politics
- Author
- SAGE, Leland L
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- State Historical Society of Iowa
- Place of Publication
- Iowa City
- Date Published
- 1956
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books; Biography; Illinois & Midwest;
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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