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1867 Civil War 1ed History of the US Secret Service Lincoln Assassination Baker
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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