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"The UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE In The Late War" General LaFayette Baker -1900

$ 23.76

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
  • Condition: This book is 121 years old and has been read several times, but it was treated with respect. 398 pages plus illustrations. No loose or torn pages. However, the pages are somewhat brittle, demanding handling care. The pages have tanning. The binding is fairly tight, but fragile. On the bottom of the title page and dedication page there is a tear at the spine, but the pages are still intact. Overall, it is in nice shape for its age! I put several clear pictures in the display, showing several angles...please review them.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    SALE ITEM INFO:
    "
    The UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE (In The Late War
    )"
    by author
    General La Fayette C. Baker...In the early years of the Civil War, he was a spy in the Union Army (under General Winfield Scott). From 1862 to 1863, as Provost Marshal of Washington D.C., he ran the National Detective Bureau. In 1865, he was recalled to Washington D.C., to investigate the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Through brutal interrogation, he was successful in his investigation, identifying John Wilkes Booth and the other conspirators. Also in 1865, he helped to organize the National Secret Service Bureau of the United States.
    This Antique Book is i
    llustrated
    ,
    and was p
    ublished in Chicago by Thompson and Thomas in 1900.
    Questions are encouraged if you would like clarification on anything.
    HISTORY:
    A couple of months ago, I was going through the inventory from my collectibles store that I closed in 2001. I came across many interesting collectibles that I had acquired...and long forgotten about!
    All
    of my vintage items that I offer for auction are from that store…which I owned from 1996-2001, located at Northpark Shopping Mall, Davenport, Iowa. Since 2001, the collectibles inventory from my shop has been stored in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment.
    RETURNS and REFUNDS:
    I do not ordinarily accept returns.
    I would only consider the possibility of a return if there is a completely unavoidable, valid circumstance, AND NO damage or modification to the purchased item. I am not a mass consumer merchandiser…most of my auction items are One of a Kind! Any complaints about items purchased must be made within 3 (three) days of the buyer's package arrival.
    Please inspect the photos carefully and feel free to request additional photos or information before bidding.
    I would be happy to clarify any details. My goal is to offer only
    top quality items
    for sale! I want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase!
    SHIPPING:
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    with any purchase over 0
    .
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