Author: FORD, GOV. THOMAS
Title: A History of Illinois from Its Commencement As a State in 1818 to 1847 (Volume 2, Only, of 2)
Description: Chicago: Lakeside Press / R. R. Donnelley, 1946. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full red cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt border and medallion on cover, t.e.g, fore-edge deckle. This is Volume Two only, Volume One was the Lakeside Classics selection for the previous year, 1945. Illustrated with tissue-protected duotone illustrations. Thomas Ford (1800-1850) was the eighth Governor of Illinois, and served in this capacity from 1842 to 1846. A Democrat, he is remembered largely for his involvement in the death of Joseph Smith, and the subsequent Illinois Mormon War.. The gilt on the top edge is moderately worn, otherwise the volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. NEAR FINE.. The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 44. B&W Illustrations. 16mo 6" - 7" tall. 371 pp. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued .
Keywords: Illinois History; 19th Century America; Religion in America; Mormonism; History Rare, Antiquarian, and Collectible Books
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Title: A History of Illinois from Its Commencement As a State in 1818 to 1847 (Volume 2, Only, of 2)
Description: Chicago: Lakeside Press / R. R. Donnelley, 1946. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Publisher's full red cloth, gilt lettering on spine, gilt border and medallion on cover, t.e.g, fore-edge deckle. This is Volume Two only, Volume One was the Lakeside Classics selection for the previous year, 1945. Illustrated with tissue-protected duotone illustrations. Thomas Ford (1800-1850) was the eighth Governor of Illinois, and served in this capacity from 1842 to 1846. A Democrat, he is remembered largely for his involvement in the death of Joseph Smith, and the subsequent Illinois Mormon War.. The gilt on the top edge is moderately worn, otherwise the volume is in perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square, and clean. NEAR FINE.. The Lakeside Classics Series. Vol. 44. B&W Illustrations. 16mo 6" - 7" tall. 371 pp. Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued .
Keywords: Illinois History; 19th Century America; Religion in America; Mormonism; History Rare, Antiquarian, and Collectible Books
Price: US$ 50.00 Seller: Round Table Books, LLC
- Book number: 29184
- Book number: 29184
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