maine commandery (8 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

First edition. 8vo. The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States, begun in Philadelphia in 1865, was modeled on the Society of the Cincinnati, and formed to protect the republic amid rumors of a plot to destroy the government after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Among its members were Presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Benjamin Harrison, and William McKinley. By 1899 it had over 8000 members which included nearly every officer of note. This volume contains 155 Maine circulars (22-179) for the years 1881 to 1901 Contains circulars, meeting notices, black bordered "In Memoriam" notices, biographies of the deceased. Many items annotated and signed by the recorders, Eward M. Rand and Henry S. Burrage. A wealth of information. A very good copy with shelf sticker on foot of backstrip. Three quarter morocco over red boards, four raised bands ruled in gilt, gilt titles.

Zustand: Good. [44] pp., minor ownership markings, text age toned and one lef has a small hole with no loss; extraction roughness at spine of dark blue glossy paper wrappers. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Hardcover. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: dj. First Editions. First Editions. Hardcover. Arguably the more important collection of Maine related Civil War papers. Includes, several essays from Joshua Chamberlain, the capture of Mobile, AL and Richmond, VA, an essay on "Colored Troops", the "Attitude of Women" about the war, etc. Uncommon to find as a complete set (and this one was clearly "built"). Volume Four bears a presentation inscription to the Paris Hill Library [N.B. there are no library markings] from Henry W. Lyon, "The first paper, Hamlin Centennial Celabration, will interest all citizens of Paris Hill." Overall, a handsome set. Light shelf/edge wear, tips of Vol. 3 gently bumped, spine of Vol. 3 shows light toning, Vol. 3 shows lightening at front lower corner, Vol. 4 shows lightening spot near tail, presentation inscription at fep of Vol. 4, bookplate lifted from Vol. 4, else tight, bright and unmarred. Navy boards, gilt lettering and decorative elements, teg. 352pp plus errata; 349pp; 357pp; and 344pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Index. Near Fine to Very Good [Textblocks Fine]. No DJ.

Zustand: Good. 24 pp., text age toned and last leaf has a short tear with no loss; extraction roughness at spine of dark blue glossy paper wrappers. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.