Reminiscences and Letters of George Arrowsmith of New Jersey: Late Lieutenant-Colonel of the One Hundred and Fifty-Seventh Regiment, New York State Volunteers
by John S. Applegate
- Used
- Acceptable
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Acceptable
- Seller
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Scotia, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
1893 first edition. Uncommon as a true first.
LTC Arrowsmith served in several capacities during the Civil War. His last posting was as commander of the NY 157th. He was killed on the first day of the battle of Gettysburg..
Arrowsmith led an accomplished life even prior to his service, and his funeral was reported to be attended by more than 1,000 mourners. The book details most all aspects of Arrowsmith's brief life.
Condition is Acceptable only. The binding is straight and sound. Inside pages are complete and unmarked.
The primary condition issue stems from old damp exposure. A large portion of the front board has been discolored. Damp exposure resulted in wearing off of the blue (clay-based) buckram coating, leaving the underlying board cloth exposed. On the reverse side of this damp exposure, the front pastedown endpaper shows a light stain, and has partially bubbled up from the board.
Inside pages were not affected by this exterior damp condition.
In sum, a rare and collectible book, with a notable condition issue, priced accordingly.
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- Bookseller
- Harpo Speaks Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3035
- Title
- Reminiscences and Letters of George Arrowsmith of New Jersey: Late Lieutenant-Colonel of the One Hundred and Fifty-Seventh Regiment, New York State Volunteers
- Author
- John S. Applegate
- Book Condition
- Used - Acceptable
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- first edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John H. Cook
- Date Published
- 1893
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- 19th Century books; Militaria;
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- Buckram
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- First Edition
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