Perry Hext M (5 results)

Condition: New.

Hardcover. First edition. Philadelphia: John D. Avil & Co., 1883. 320, iii pages, plus [1] page errata. Portrait frontispiece and three plates (one view and two portraits). Original embossed purple cloth stamped in gold on the spine. [20.5 cm.] Ex-Sondley Reference Library with light evidence of call number removal at base of spine, tasteful bookplate on front pastedown, embossed stamp on title and one other text leaf, and number stamp on verso of title and in margin of one other page. Else about very good. Tissue guard for frontispiece lacking. Mild to moderate foxing to plates and facing pages. FIRST EDITION. Benjamin Franklin Perry (1805-1886), a noted South Carolina Unionist, was a state legislator, newspaper editor, and governor of his state in 1865. Although he was a leading voice against secession in the years before the Civil War, he served South Carolina under the Confederacy as a state representative and district judge. This volume contains memoirs of 50 prominent American politicians, including a number of Confederate statesmen. It also contains some correspondence. Turnbull IV, p. 161.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of reminiscences and personal anecdotes about notable public figures from the author's life, including John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and Andrew Johnson. The author had the privilege of meeting and interacting with these influential individuals, offering unique insights into their personalities, beliefs, and political contributions. These firsthand accounts shed light on the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of these historical figures, providing a glimpse into their human side beyond their public personas. Through these personal encounters, the author explores the complex nature of leadership, the impact of personal experiences on political ideology, and the enduring legacy of these individuals on American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. First Edition. 150 quarto, illustrated. A very good copy in maroon leather boards with gilt title,boards are wearing along the edges. Rebacked with maroon cloth for the spine. Inscribed by Elizabeth F Perry to"Mrs U T J Woodwardwith Regards of her friend Mrs. B F Perry Sans Souci. Greenville, South Carolina April 27 1890" Her portrait appears as a second frontispiece.…