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John H. B. Latrobe and His Times, 1803-1891 by Semmes, John E - 1917

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Baltimore, (MD): Norman, Remington Co, 1917. First edition. Large thick 8vo. viii, 601 pp. Illustrated from paintings and drawings by Latrobe, plates, some in color, color frontispiece portrait of Latrobe; publisher's note concerning the front cover decorations laid in, as issued. Born in Philadelphia, Latrobe (1803-1891) attended West Point, 1818-1821, but left for Baltimore to read law with Robert Goodloe Harper and was admitted to the bar in 1824. He helped found the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in the late 1820s, became an expert in patent law, arguing cases in state and federal supreme courts, published several books, prepared the first map of Liberia for the American Colonization Society, helped found the Maryland Historical Society, serving as president, 1871-1891, and produced a large body of paintings and drawings, many accomplished on his travels around the country. Offset to two leaves from laid in clipping (no longer present), else a fine bright copy. Original gilt-stamped decorated green cloth, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. (9278).

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Baltimore, MD: The Norman, Remington Co, 1917. Limited Edition, #50/50. thick 8vo., 601pp.; VG; bound in dark green cloth, gilt design to front cover and spine, dark green lettering; top edge of text block gilt; inscription of previous owner on ffep; mild rubbing to lower edge of boards; slight waving to first few pages; SIGNED by author on limitation page, #50/50; Oversized order. Additional shipping and handling may be necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy international shipping unavailable due to size/weight restriction(s). Contact seller if you have any questions. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk office, Case #2. 1285116. FP New Rockville Stock.
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1917. (LATROBE, JOHN H.B.). SEMMES, John E. John H.B. Latrobe and His Times, 1803-1891. Baltimore, [1917]. Illus. 595pp. Fine, uncut copy. Limited edition. Fine.
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Baltimore: The Norman, Remington Company, 1917. Limited ed. Hardcover. Good. Number 48 of 50 copies signed by the author. Green cloth lightly edgeworn, gilt decorations. Front hinge broken. Owner's name. Embossed stamp on title page. Else clean, tight. vii, 601pp. 38 ill. in color and black and white. Author, lawyer, artist, and inventor.
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