Antique Books The Life and Letters of John Hay William Roscoe Thayer 2 Volume Set
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The Life and Letters of John Hay – Two-Volume Set
Offered for sale is a biographical set documenting the life and career of John Hay, an influential American statesman and private secretary to President Abraham Lincoln. This work, authored by William Roscoe Thayer, provides a detailed look at Hay’s political contributions and personal correspondence.
Key Highlights:
Comprehensive Biography: This set explores Hay’s pivotal role in 19th-century American history, including his time working alongside Lincoln.
Provenance and Edition: These are volumes from a Houghton Mifflin Company edition, with copyright dates listed as 1908, 1914, and 1915, and a publication date of October 1915.
Format: The books are presented in uniform green cloth bindings with gold-lettered spines.
Historical Detail: Includes extensive excerpts from letters and personal writings that offer insight into the political landscape of the era.
Physical Condition:
The covers exhibit shelf wear and signs of age, which can be viewed in the exterior shots of the bindings. The interior pages remain clean, maintaining the original typography of the Riverside Press. Please carefully review all provided photographs to assess the overall condition of the set.
Antique Books The Life and Letters of John Hay William Roscoe Thayer 2 Volume Set
$29.80
Sale price
$29.80
Regular price
Offered for sale is a biographical set documenting the life and career of John Hay, an influential American statesman and private secretary to President Abraham Lincoln. This work, authored by William Roscoe Thayer, provides a detailed look at Hay’s political contributions and personal correspondence.
Key Highlights:
Comprehensive Biography: This set explores Hay’s pivotal role in 19th-century American history, including his time working alongside Lincoln.
Provenance and Edition: These are volumes from a Houghton Mifflin Company edition, with copyright dates listed as 1908, 1914, and 1915, and a publication date of October 1915.
Format: The books are presented in uniform green cloth bindings with gold-lettered spines.
Historical Detail: Includes extensive excerpts from letters and personal writings that offer insight into the political landscape of the era.
Physical Condition:
The covers exhibit shelf wear and signs of age, which can be viewed in the exterior shots of the bindings. The interior pages remain clean, maintaining the original typography of the Riverside Press. Please carefully review all provided photographs to assess the overall condition of the set.