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LOT 486

Lot 486

James Madison (1751-1836)

James Madison (1751-1836)
Lot 486 Details
James Madison (1751-1836)

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TRANSMITTING A LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR, ACCOMPANIED WITH SUNDRY DOCUMENTS; IN OBEDIENCE TO A RESOLUTION OF THE 31ST OF DECEMBER LAST, REQUESTING SUCH INFORMATION AS MAY TEND TO EXPLAIN THE CAUSES OF THE FAILURE OF ARMS OF THE U. STATES ON THE NORTHERN FRONTIER

8vo., 114pp., with a fold out chart of those killed and wounded in action at the battle at Christlers Farm, Williamsburg, Upper Canada on 11th November, 1813, in later tooled full calf boards, the ribbed, tooled spine with applied red leather title, Washington: A.&G. Way, printers, 1814
8.5 x 5.25 in — 21.7 x 13.3 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $2,750
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James Madison (1751-1836)
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CONDITION DETAILS

Rebound pamphlet in good condition, with toned pages and toned text blocks.

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