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Eagle Forgotten: The Life of John Peter Altgeld
by Barnard, Harry
- Used
- good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good/Missing
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
New York: Duell, Sloan & Pearce, 1938. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Missing. Duell, Sloan & Pearce, 1938; no additional printings indicated; 484pp. VG-/G+ hardcover, no dust jacket. "Lithographers Institute, Inc." ex-libris stamps on front and rear end pages, check card/pocket and plate on rear fly-leaf. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; light wear to edges of red cloth boards, gilt titling remains bright and bold; text very good throughout. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Synopsis
The biography of John Peter Altgeld whose courage makes him an inspiration to those who still believe in the American dream.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Book House in Dinkytown
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 315933
- Title
- Eagle Forgotten: The Life of John Peter Altgeld
- Author
- Barnard, Harry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Missing
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Duell, Sloan & Pearce
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1938
- Weight
- 1.44 lbs
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
The Book House in Dinkytown
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
About The Book House in Dinkytown
Used books bought and sold, classics and collectibles in all fields. In Dinkytown since 1976.
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