Author: BANCROFT, George (1800-91)
Title: Autograph Letter Signed / Carte-de-Visite
Description: This American historian's 10-volume "History of the United States" (1854-78) helped earn him the moniker "father of U.S. history"; in his spare time he was a distingiushed cabinet member and diplomat. ALS, 1p, 4½" X 7", Newport, RI, 1853 November 2. Very good. Minor foxing along top edge; mounting traces on verso. Sends a check for $575 "which please put to my credit in account." Accompanied by a fine carte-de-visite portrait photograph [Gurney & Son, NY], itself scarce and desirable. .
Keywords: Government & Politics Authors
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Title: Autograph Letter Signed / Carte-de-Visite
Description: This American historian's 10-volume "History of the United States" (1854-78) helped earn him the moniker "father of U.S. history"; in his spare time he was a distingiushed cabinet member and diplomat. ALS, 1p, 4½" X 7", Newport, RI, 1853 November 2. Very good. Minor foxing along top edge; mounting traces on verso. Sends a check for $575 "which please put to my credit in account." Accompanied by a fine carte-de-visite portrait photograph [Gurney & Son, NY], itself scarce and desirable. .
Keywords: Government & Politics Authors
Price: US$ 195.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 24596
- Book number: 24596
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