Life and Distinguished Services of James G. Blaine: A Study of His Life and Career (Sample Copy)

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Book condition: good, very scarce salesman's sample copy published by Edgewood though there is a stamp at the bottom of the title page of the Cleveland Publishing company, Blaine was a Republican who served as speaker of the House and as a senator, he also served as secretary of state under three different presidents, one of only two people to do so, he ran for president and was narrowly defeated by Grover Cleveland, this copy is filled with b/w illustrations, most are portraits. Beautifully bound in golden brown cloth with elaborate decoration with black ink, gilt and tooling. Covers show light bumping and scuffing to corners, general light edgewear and some soiling. Back cover is blue with printed gilt signature. Scuff to front pastedown and small chip off top right of ffep, and light age toning. Scattered foxing and smudges throughout with heavy foxing to frontis, tissue guard and ffeps. Inside pages are lightly to moderately age toned. Occasional page exhibits flat closed tear from fore edge margin. Printing is clear and dark. Photo plates are printed on glossy paper. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. Author: ?Theron Clark Crawford (1849 - 1925). 6 X 8.75 inches. Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. If actual shipping cost is less than the AbeBooks estimate, it is our practice to REFUND the difference to the buyer. N° de ref. del artículo 007465

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