Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1867. Book. Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1867. First edition. 12mo. Green cloth binding with blindstamped decoration, gold titles. 560 pp. Frontispiece engraving of Josiah Quincy with additional engraving of Quincy. Josiah Quincy (1772-1864) was a Congressman, judge of the Massachusetts municipal court, state representative, mayor of Boston and president of Harvard College. As Mayor he played a central role in making Boston a modern city. Watermarks to endpapers, boards skewed, 2" tear at outside hinge, wear top and bottom of spine. Front hinge reinforced with archival tape. Antique ex-library, purchased directly from the historical collection of one of the USA's oldest instiutions and bearing its hand-numbered and hand-dated bookplate. Invaluable book for understanding the political history of Boston, Massachusetts and New England. Good minus condition..

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Livreiro: Respectful Exits (US)
Estoque do vendedor nº: 003403
Título: Life of Josiah Quincy of Massachusetts
Autor: Quincy, Edmund
Formato/Encadernação: Capa dura
Estado do livro: Usado - Bom
Edição: First Edition
Editorial: Ticknor and Fields
Local de publicação: Boston
Data de publicação: 1867
Dimensão: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
Palavras-chave: MAYOR OF BOSTON PRESIDENT HARVARD COLLEGE
Catálogos de livreiros: New England;

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