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History of the United States Secret Service by Gen. L. C. Baker 1st Ed 1867

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History of the United States Secret Service by Gen. L. C. Baker 1st Ed 1867

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Description

History of the United States Secret Service by General L. C. Baker. First Edition. Philadelphia: L. C. Baker, 1867. Hardcover. Blind stamped boards. Gilt lettering to the spine. Bookplate belonging to the Free Public Library of Mason, N.H. on the front pastedown. Very good condition. General wear to the covers. Contemporary endpapers. Toning and foxing on first few and last few pages. Text pages mostly white with foxing. Tight binding.

Condition

Very good condition. General wear to the covers. Contemporary endpapers. Toning and foxing on first few and last few pages. Text pages mostly white with foxing. Tight binding.

Dimensions

9.5 x 6.375 x 2.25 in

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History of the United States Secret Service by Gen. L. C. Baker 1st Ed 1867

Name: History of the United States Secret Service by Gen. L. C. Baker 1st Ed 1867
Brand: Baker Furniture
SKU: 156970146
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