The Life of Horace Greeley, Editor of the New York Tribune
by Parton, J
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good (Minus)/No Jacket
- Seller
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Chico, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Published By Mason Brothers, 1855. The first of several popular biographies written by James Parton (1822-1891). He went on to cover Jefferson, Franklin, and Voltaire among others. His subject here, Horace Greeley (1811-1872) had reformist inclinations, and had become a founder of the Republican Party in 1854. This is a Very Good copy of the First Edition. Brown cloth binding, ruled on the covers, with titling and decorations in gilt on the spine and front cover. Clean text; xviii, 442 pages. There are two frontis engravings, another within, and a facsimile of a handwritten Greeley editorial. Contemporary previous-owner stamp and signature on the front endpapers. Occasional spotting throughout, but generally clear and unfoxed. The corners are bumped, but the most noticeable defect is an ink stain on the front cover; otherwise a solid copy.. First Edition. Half-Leather. Very Good (Minus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Quercus Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005510
- Title
- The Life of Horace Greeley, Editor of the New York Tribune
- Author
- Parton, J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good (Minus)
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Published By Mason Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1855
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- American History;
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About the Seller
Quercus Rare Books
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Chico, California
About Quercus Rare Books
Quercus Books seeks out and provides to the discriminating Reader or Collector noteworthy books in the First Edition. Our particular focus is on Modern Literature (roughly from the Second World War to the present) and Irish Authors. We also retain a small stock of non-fiction titles, mostly in the fields of American Western History, American Indians, and the American Civil War. Member of IOBA - the Independent Online Booksellers Association.
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