Language: English
Published by H.L. & J.B McQueen, Inc., 1920
Seller: Shelley and Son Books (IOBA), Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
Association Member: IOBA
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. First Edition. FIRST EDITION, 1920. Dark blue boards, blind stamped border edges and gilt crest on cover, gilt title on spine (faded); spotting on front and back covers, front and back hinges starting. Penned autographs (2) on fly leaf. James Louis Petigru was a patriot devoted to the advancement of the physical and social welfare of his native state, South Carolina. He remained a Federalist and a Whig, considered the Constitution as an inspired document and love of the Union was part of his religion (taken from Preface written by James Petigru Carson. Frontispiece of James Louis Petigru, ten additional illustrations of friends and family. Text is without marginalia. Indexed, 497 pp. Full refund if not satisfied.