The Army and Navy of the United States. From the Period of the Revolution to the Present Day. a Record of the Formation, Organization, and General Equipment of the Land and Naval Forces of the Republic
by Walton, William; Barrie, George; Gardiner, Asa Bird (1839-1919); Taylor, Henry Clay (1845-1904)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very good. No dust jacket as issued.
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About This Item
Boston: George Barrie, 1895. First edition. Full leather. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. . Very good. Rare. A magnificent set. Additional shipping and insurance will be required. Please inquire. Includes: illustrations, diagrams. Boston: Barrie, 1895. Book Condition: Very Good. Two Volumes with supplement bound in to Volume Two. Imperial Japan Edition # 495 of 500 copies. Full dark blue leather with gilt ruling, decoration and gilt edges. Marbled end papers. Vol I The Army. 128p. 29 color lithographed plates and 158 other illustrations. Vol II The Navy and Supplement 171p. 15 color lithographed plates and 29 other illustrations. Folios. Some wear & rubbing at extremities of binding. A magnificent set. This set previously belonged to Philomenia V. Wehrle the wife of noted industrialist and Civil War veteran Colonel Joseph C. Wehrle of Newark, Ohio. Her gold initials and last name to each front cover.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Alibris.0017142
- Title
- The Army and Navy of the United States. From the Period of the Revolution to the Present Day. a Record of the Formation, Organization, and General Equipment of the Land and Naval Forces of the Republic
- Author
- Walton, William; Barrie, George; Gardiner, Asa Bird (1839-1919); Taylor, Henry Clay (1845-1904)
- Format/Binding
- Full leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good. No dust jacket as issued.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George Barrie
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1895
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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The First Edition was established in 1985. We have a diverse selection of used and rare books for the reader, scholar or the advanced collector. Owned and operated by Scott and Kimberly Byerly we take great pride in what we offer. Specialties include Americana, U.S. History, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Military Ships, Military Planes, Military Weapons, Ohio History, Religion and Books about Books. The store is located at 112 Kettering Bend, Delaware, Ohio, 43015. To visit and browse our fine selection please give us a call at (740)362-0218. If you are interested in selling your collection please give us a call or email us at kbyerly1@columbus.rr.com. We would love to have the opportunity to discuss your collection with you.
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- Gilt
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- First Edition
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- Edges
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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