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Published by Privately Printed, 1873
Seller: Lost Time Books, Brattleboro, VT, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 8vo in cloth. 107 pp. VG. Light wear. Binding is strong. Presentation inscription from Emma L. Knox to cousin Ina C. Fowler on ffep along with another name, Jewell Potter. Two line listing from of the book in an old bookseller's catalog pasted onto the front pastedown. The text is pristine. No writing or markings of any kind. Ships wrapped in bubble wrap and packed securely in a box.
Published by New York: Edward O Jenkins 1873., 1873
Seller: Bookfever, IOBA (Volk & Iiams), Ione, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover first edition - First edition. Printed "For Private Circulation". Includes an account of the celebration of the sixtieth wedding anniversary (the cover has simply "The Diamond Wedding" on it) of the marriage of John and Sarah Knox of Knoxville, in upstate New York, followed by "A sketch of the military life of Captain Williams with the 117th New York Infantry Regiment, prepared by Rev. Knox from Williams' letters and read at the celebration." This sketch includes 7 small maps and much interesting information about troop movements, descriptions of battles, daily life, and more. The first part consists of 44 pages, illustrated with engravings of the old homestead, the family tree and the church. The Civil War sketch is from page 45-106 followed by a list of members of the family present. INSCRIBED by one of the family members "for Mrs Ewing, your cousin, Mrs Anderson" (perhaps the one of the sisters who prepared the family tree) 107 pp. . Near fine in dark green cloth with gilt stamping on the front cover. Uncommon.