Brigham Johnson / James Harlan Signed 1st Edition 1913

Description: James Harlan Author: Johnson, Brigham Title: James Harlan Publication: Iowa City, IA. The State Historical Society of Iowa, 1913 Edition: First Edition Description: The author's copy with his handsome bookplate (designed by his artist daughter) to the front pastedown; two SIGNED pictures of Senator Harlan one an original photograph tipped in..8vo. xvi, 398pp. Extra-illustrated with some 70 etchings and engravings of persons described in the book. Three-quarter burgundy morocco and tan buckram; top edge gilt; gilt-decorated spine in six compartments; tapa design endpapers. Minor wear; else a fine copy. James Harlan was U.S. Senator (Iowa) and a close friend of President Abraham Lincoln and his family (his daughter Mary married Lincoln's son Robert Todd Lincoln). After Lincoln's assassination, Harlan resigned from the Senate when he was appointed as Secretary of the Interior under President Andrew Johnson before returning to the Senate 1867-1873. A volume in the Iowa Biographical Series edited by Benjamin F. Shambaugh, who has autographed his tipped-in picture. . Seller ID: 22156 Subject: Americana Carpe Diem Fine Books Monterey, CA Carpe Diem Fine Books has been in business since 1995 and are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Our inventory offers a range of general antiquarian and collectible books and related materials in all fields. We have a particular interest in the history and literature of California and the American West. Located in a charming 1930's Carmel-stone building in historic downtown Monterey, we are open by appointment and by chance. Our Guarantee Any purchase can be returned for any reason; we will (cheer)fully refund the purchase price if notified within 30 days of receipt and the book(s) is returned in the same condition. Shipping charges will also be refunded if the book has been incorrectly described. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund of any overpayment. International Buyers We ship internationally. Please contact us for an exact price. Payment We prefer Paypal. Sales tax will be added to orders shipped to California residents (8.75%) Feedback Thank you again for your recent order; we trust you are pleased with your purchase. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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