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The Heroes of Albany: A Memorial of the Patriot-Martyrs of the City and County of Albany, Who Sacrificed Their Lives During the Late War in Defence of Our Nation, 1861-1865
by Rufus W. Clark
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good +
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
Albany, NY: S.R. Gray, 1866. 1/2 leather. Very Good +. The uncommon 1866 true 1st edition. Solid and VG+ to Near Fine in its 1/2 morocco over chocolate boards. Bright gilt-titling and devices, 5 raised bands along the spine. Light rubbing to the panels, very minor spotting at the interior. Thick octavo, a number of engraved portraits of Albany's heroic figures throughout.
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- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 20597
- Title
- The Heroes of Albany: A Memorial of the Patriot-Martyrs of the City and County of Albany, Who Sacrificed Their Lives During the Late War in Defence of Our Nation, 1861-1865
- Author
- Rufus W. Clark
- Format/Binding
- 1/2 leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- S.R. Gray
- Place of Publication
- Albany, NY
- Date Published
- 1866
- Keywords
- rare Civil War, the role of New York in the Civil War, the role of Albany in the Civil War
- Bookseller catalogs
- Civil War;
Terms of Sale
Appledore Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2005
Waccabuc, New York
About Appledore Books, ABAA
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Glossary
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- Octavo
- Another of the terms referring to page or book size, octavo refers to a standard printer's sheet folded four times, producing...
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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