1867 Civil War 1ed History of the US Secret Service Lincoln Assassination Baker
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1867 Civil War 1ed History of the US Secret Service Lincoln Assassination Baker
A beautiful, decorative first edition of the history of “The United States Secret Service.” This book, by General LaFayette Baker, deals with the interactions in the American government as well as Bakers views on the role slavery played in the Civil War. Other important events discussed include Wilsons Raid, Abraham Lincoln speeches, organization of the First District Cavalry, role of women in the Civil War and more.
One notable feature is famous assassinations throughout history, including:
Eglon, King of Moab
Julius Caesar
James I of England
Marat, the French Revolution leader
Alexander of Russia
Abraham Lincoln
The portion describing Abraham Lincoln features an engraving of John Wilkes Booth, Lincolns assassin, being killed in a tobacco barn by Richard Garrett. Other engravings relating to Booth include him crossing the Potomac and his secret burial.
Item number: #40434
Price: $399
BAKER, General L.C.
History of the United States Secret Service
Philadelphia: L.C. Baker, 1867. First edition, first printing.
Details:
Collation: Complete
704
17 illustrations
References: Sabin 2841
Provenance: Handwritten – Horace Barden
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Green cloth
Size: ~9.5in X 6.25in (24cm x 15.5cm)
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40434
A beautiful, decorative first edition of the history of “The United States Secret Service.” This book, by General LaFayette Baker, deals with the interactions in the American government as well as Bakers views on the role slavery played in the Civil War. Other important events discussed include Wilsons Raid, Abraham Lincoln speeches, organization of the First District Cavalry, role of women in the Civil War and more.
One notable feature is famous assassinations throughout history, including:
Eglon, King of Moab
Julius Caesar
James I of England
Marat, the French Revolution leader
Alexander of Russia
Abraham Lincoln
The portion describing Abraham Lincoln features an engraving of John Wilkes Booth, Lincolns assassin, being killed in a tobacco barn by Richard Garrett. Other engravings relating to Booth include him crossing the Potomac and his secret burial.
Item number: #40434
Price: $399
BAKER, General L.C.
History of the United States Secret Service
Philadelphia: L.C. Baker, 1867. First edition, first printing.
Details:
Collation: Complete
704
17 illustrations
References: Sabin 2841
Provenance: Handwritten – Horace Barden
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Green cloth
Size: ~9.5in X 6.25in (24cm x 15.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
40434
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1867 Civil War 1ed History of the US Secret Service Lincoln Assassination Baker
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