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Encyclopedia of American Biography (6) [150047]

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Encyclopedia of American Biography, c. 1967: Encyclopedia Of American Biography New Series Vol. XXXVI, Publisher The American Historical Co, NY & W est Palm Beach, c. 1967.,wear to cover, 3 Vintage encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of American Biograph

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1884 BEAUTIFUL 9v Appleton American Cyclopaedia World: 1884 BEAUTIFUL 9v Appleton American Cyclopaedia World History Maps In the late 19th-century, the Appleton publishing company printed an enormous multi-volume encyclopedia of American biography. This s

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1833 American Biography of Revolutionary War Officers: Scarce 1833 First ed. American Biography of Revolutionary War Officers. Full leather Full title - The American Biography containing Biographical Sketches of the Officers of the Revolution and of the P

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1875 AMERICANA American Biography Daniel Boone Israel: 1875 AMERICANA American Biography Daniel Boone Israel Putnam Benedict Arnold A collection of three biographical works by George Canning Hill. Hill presents his perspectives on three important American

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[BIOGRAPHY]. The Library of American Biography. Boston:: [BIOGRAPHY]. The Library of American Biography. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1860-1864. 25 volumes, 8vo. Contemporary half calf, marbled boards, marbled edges. (some light wear).

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1794 EARLY American Biography Belknap Columbus Soto: 1794 EARLY American Biography Belknap Columbus Soto Cortez Magellan Cartier Jeremy Belknap was an 18th-century American historian from New Hampshire who is chiefly remembered for his account of New Ha

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Dictionary of American Biography, 20 vol. + 2: Heading: Author: Johnson, Allen, editor Title: Dictionary of American Biography Place Published: New York Publisher:Charles Scribner's Sons Date Published: 1956 Description:

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Encyclopedia of American Biography (6) [150047]

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Incomplete set of volumes of the Encyclopedia of American Biography. This set includes volumes I, II, XI, XIV, and XVI. These encyclopedias were complied under the editorial direction of Winfield Scott Downs, Litt. D. and were published by the American Historical Company, Inc. in the 1940s. The volumes range between about 450 and 630 pages.10.75 x 7.5, good condition. There is also a copy of Who Was Who in America: Historical Volume 1607-1896. A component of Who's Who in American History, published in 1963. 7.25 x 10.25, good condition, 670 pages. State: City: Date:c1940s Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection

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