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Lot of 3: 19th Century Books.

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1862 GROSS Anatomy & Surgery Civil War Surgeon OWNED Me: 1862 GROSS Anatomy & Surgery Civil War Surgeon OWNED Medicine Pathology Samuel Gross, a renowned 19th-century physician and surgeon, was well-known for his medical treatises on surgery, particularly �

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1867 1st ed Southern Civil War Poems Emily Mason: 1867 1st ed Southern Civil War Poems Emily Mason Feminism American Poetry Emily Virginia Mason, a family descendent of the American forefather George Mason, sought to collect, edit, and publish import

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Albert E. Gallatin (1881-1952): Albert E. Gallatin (1881-1952) Gallatin wrote about, collected, exhibited, and created works of art. Called "one of the great figures in early 20th-century American culture," he was a leading proponen

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Meade | With Meade at Gettysburg (Signed): A book from the collection of William Webster. William Webster was a judge on the US Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, before serving as both director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (1978 - 198

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Interesting 1806 MASSACHUSETTS Document: [MASSACHUSETTS] an 1806 manuscript document concerning Eli Jones, one of the surveyors of Higways for the Town of Lincoln. Mentions road from Concord line at the new bridge; the public meeting house f

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FREDERICK S. CHURCH (1842-1924) etching: FREDERICK S. CHURCH (1842-1924) American artist, working mainly as an illustrator and especially known for his (often allegorical) depiction of animals. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His fath

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Gen. Omar N. Bradley Signed Photograph: Black and white photograph signed by General Omar Bradley. In the photograph, Bradley wears the insignia of a general; he was subsequently elevated to the rank of General of the Army. Matted and frame

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Maine Civil War Brevet Brigadier General: [CIVIL WAR] Francis Edward Heath (1838-1897) Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. He began his service in the Union Army on June 4, 1861 when he was commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in Company H,

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During The Reign of Terror 1794: [FRANCE] Printed DECRET De La Convention Nationale, Feb. 5, 1794, 3-pages, about 7-3/4 x 8-1/2. This is from the period know as The Reign of Terror on the topic of Slavery. On first page it names Gene

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Fort Leavenworth: [FORT LEAVENWORTH] U.S. Military Prison, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, partly-printed document dated 1883, document for items received at Fort Leavenworth Military Prison, signed in ink by 2nd Lieut. W.P.

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Doris Reynolds (1912-1978): Doris Reynolds (1912-1978) Doris Reynolds did many illustrations for books published by Doubleday & Co. She was also an exhibiting artist, having work shown at the Krausharr Gallery in New York in 194

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Rare 1840 Document - Roland G. Hazard: Roland G. Hazard (1801-1888) American Financier, leading businessman, author and philosopher. He accumulated a large fortune in mercantile & manufacturing. While in New Orleans in 1841-42, he was thre

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JEFF. DAVIS IN PETTICOATS: [NEWSPAPER] JEFF. DAVIS IN PETTICOATS. WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL, Madison, Wis., June 13, 1865, VOL. XIII, No. 39. 8 pages, FILLED with Civil War news. Includes: on the front page, a half column poem by

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Led U.S. troops Vera Cruz during the Mexican Rev.: [US NAVAL] Ellsworth "Dave" Davis [1892-1946] American naval officer. He served on the U.S.S. Florida as a signal officer, official uniform inspector and flag lieutenant. During the U.S. occupation of

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Francis J. Higginson (1843-1931) American Rear Admiral: [NAVAL] Francis John Higginson (1843-1931) American Rear Admiral. His naval career spanned the Civil War and a new century. He took part in the blockade of Charleston and the bombardment of Fort Sumte

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This lot includes a 1896 Frank Leslie book titled "Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War" which is in good condition and contains hundreds of illustrations. Also included are a 1895 Cram's Atlas of the World and a 1894 Report on Indians Taxed and Indians Not Taxed. This book has a replaced cover. Condition (Very Good). Size 17"

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Lot of 3: 19th Century Books.

Name: Lot of 3: 19th Century Books.
SKU: 33623699
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