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Sale 431: Americana & World History: Books, Manuscripts & Ephemera from the Library of Calvin P. Otto (#431) 07/01/2010 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 07/01/2010 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #91 The Confederate Spelling Book

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$500

Estimate: $300 - $500

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Description

Heading:

(Confederate Imprint)

Title:

The Confederate Spelling Book

Author:

[Smith, R.M., (attributed)]

Place Published:

Richmond, VA

Publisher:

George L. Bidgood

Date Published:

1865

Description:

162 pp. (12mo) 20.7x12.3 cm. (8x5"), unbound stitched gatherings, remnants of plain wrappers. Fifth Edition.

Well represented in institutional holdings but rarely appearing for sale. No copies at auction in at least 30 years. Sabin 15255.

Condition:

Front wrapper detached; some wear at page edges, foxing; good.

Item#:

210285

Headline:

The Confederate Spelling Book 1865
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