Product Description
Tracy, Kenny and Company, Claremont, NH. 1856. Hardcover. First Edition. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good; wear to head, tail, and tips; portion of head is missing; wear through fabric at tips. No DJ. Blue cloth over boards and spine with gilt lettering on the front boards with decorations. Inner hinges are sound and not split. 119 pp 12mo. This small book is a prominent mid-19th-century biographical anthology. The book is an essential historical text that captures the personalities and personal histories of the sitting members of the U.S. Senate during the 34th United States Congress. This tumultuous, antebellum era immediately preceded the American Civil War. Features high-quality engraved portraits created by elite 19th-century artists. Incorporates brief sketches covering each senator's birthplace, educational background, professional rise, and personal life milestones. Signature Facsimiles: Displays replication prints of the personal handwritten signatures of the lawmakers. The compendium includes 57 lawmakers who shaped early-to-mid-19th century American legislation. A clean very presentable copy.
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