United States Secret Service in the Late War Comprising the Author's Introduction to the Leading Men at Washington, With the Origin and Organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau .
BAKER, General La Fayette C.
Published by L. P. Miller & Company, Chicago, 1889
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4to. Pp. [4], 5-398. Frontis. engraved portrait of the author. Title page printed in red and blue. With a profusion of magnificent full-color and two-color illustrations. Decorated endpapers. In the original elaborate pictorially-decorated blue-gray cloth, stamped in black, red, silver, and gilt. Top edge dust-soiled; one loose plate; a few small stains to preliminaries. Slight wear to corners, head and tail of spine. Ownership signature of W. E. Humphry. An notably well-preserved copy. Published the same year as the Philadelphia edition; priority unknown. Baker was the first head of the U.S. Secret Service Bureau.Of notable interest to Civil War scholars is the plate depicting the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth. A photo was taken of the autopsy and entered into evidence, but was lost. As such, two engraved depictions of the autopsy exist; the plate included here, in which the slab on which he lay is supported by two barrels, and a variant, published in Harper's Weekly.The pictorial cloth binding is a fine period example of the art, depicting everything from a sidewheeler, horsebound men firing pistols, a spiderweb, licking flames, and Old Glory amid bursting bombs. Seller Inventory # 7371
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Title: United States Secret Service in the Late War...
Publisher: L. P. Miller & Company, Chicago
Publication Date: 1889
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: F. B. Schell, E. B. Bensell, J. M. Butler and others
Condition: Very Good
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The United States Secret Service in the late War, comprising the Author's Introduction to the Leading Men at Washington, with the Origin and Organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau, and a Graphic History of Rich and Exciting Experiences, North and South, Perilous Adventures, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Valuable Services of the Detective Police
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The J. Dewing Co., San Francisco, CA, 1889
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Seller: Easy Chair Books, Lexington, MO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Schell, F.B., ; Bensell, E.B.; Butler, J.M.; others (illustrator). 398 pages. This is a rare edition of this book. Includes illustrations and the very rare 8 color (chromatic) plates. Large book. Some wear and soiling to the illustrated covers, tearing along the spine. The binding is broken in 3 spots inside; missing the rear endpaper. A couple illustrations are torn loose, one of the color plates is chipped and torn.A rare title despite condition. Illustrator: Schell, F.B., ; Bensell, E.B.; Butler, J.M.; others . Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; Inventory No: 187202. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Seller Inventory # 187202
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THE UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICEIN THE LATE WAR : Comprising The Author's Introduction to The Leading Men at Washington , With The Origin And Organization of The United States Secret Service Bureau
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John E. Potter & Company, Philadelphia, PA, 1890
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Seller: Gibbs Books, Buffalo, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket as Issued. Varous illustraters (illustrator). 1st Edition. 1st. Edition, 1st. Printing 1890, Hardcover with illustrated boards and spine, 398 page book. With some black & white engravings of the war most notably the plate ( page 367 ) depicting the autopsy of John Wilkes Booth. A photo was taken of the autopsy and entered into evidence , but was lost. As such , two engraved depictions of the autopsy exist, the plate included here and one from Harper's Weekly. General Baker was the first head of the U.S. Secret Service Bureau.This is the scarce Philadelphia publication. Condition : Fine , with aging to the page ,the first end page is coming loose from age, but a tight binding over all. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 081524-P
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The United States Secret Service in the Late War, Comprising the Author's Introduction to the Leading Men at Washington, with the Origin and Organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau, and a Graphic History of Rich and Exciting Experiences, North and South. Perilous Adventures, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Valuable Services of the Detective Police
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L.M. Ayer Publishing Co, 1889
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Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1889 Civil War Secret Service Wilkes Booth Lincoln Assassination Baker Military A beautiful, decorative first edition of the history of "The United States Secret Service." This book, by General La Fayette Baker, deals with the interactions in the American government as well as Baker's views on the role slavery played in the Civil War. Other important events discussed include Wilson's Raid, Abraham Lincoln speeches, organization of the First District Cavalry, role of women in the Civil War and more. The most interesting chapter, however, is the chapter on famous assassinations throughout history including: Eglon, King of Moab Julius Caesar James I of England Marat, the French Revolution leader Alexander of Russia Abraham Lincoln The portion on Abraham Lincoln features an engraving of John Wilkes Booth, Lincoln's assassin, being killed in a tobacco barn by Richard Garrett. Other engravings relating to Booth include him crossing the Potomac and his secret burial. This book also settled many disputes that arose during the Civil War. Item number: #40373 Price: $499 BAKER, General La Fayette C. The United States Secret Service in the Late War, Comprising the Author's Introduction to the Leading Men at Washington, with the Origin and Organization of the United States Secret Service Bureau, and a Graphic History of Rich and Exciting Experiences, North and South. Perilous Adventures, Hairbreadth Escapes, and Valuable Services of the Detective Police. Minneapolis, Minn: L.M. Ayer Publishing Co., [1889]. Details: Collation: Complete o 398 o 25 plates (8 in color) References: Sabin 2841 Provenance: Handwritten John Sabin Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Decorative cloth Size: ~9.5in X 6.75in (24cm x 17.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 40373 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 40373
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