Oakshaw or the Victims of Avarice: A Tale of Intrique

Published by U.P. James, Cincinnati, 1855

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Scarce first edition by Abraham Lincoln's self-appointed bodyguard. No copies have appeared at auction since 1950 (RBH). Small 8vo. [iii]-vi, [7]-126pp. Wright II: 596. About very good in publisher's green blindstamped boards with some bumping/staining and pages foxed throughout with portion of rear free endpaper torn.

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Title
Oakshaw or the Victims of Avarice: A Tale of Intrique
Author
Coggeshall, William T.
Publisher
U.P. James, Cincinnati
Publication year
1855
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Edition.
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