[Rarebooks] FS - Indiana interestiana and history

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FS - Indiana interestiana and history

John D. Barnhart and Donald F. Carmony
Indiana From Frontier to Commonwealth:
Full set - Vol. I, II, III, and VI
1954, New York, Lewis Historical Publishing Company Inc., 1st Edition, 4to
Vol I, 421pp.
Scuffing to covers, nick to tail corner of spine, slight ding to ctr. of spine
Vol II, 621pp
Slight bit of dampstain to tail of ft cover, spotting to rear endpapers, 
paper clip stain to 3 leaves
Vol III, 310pp
Chip to one leaf, short wrinkle to spine
Vol IV, 738pp
Few tiny corner creases, dampstain to upper corner of last 5 leaves
Vol I and II cover the public history of Indiana from its settlement 
through 1954. Liberally illustrated with b&w photos. Vol II has index of 
both Vol I and II. Vol III and IV cover biographical information of 
prominent Indiana persons and families. Again, liberally illustrated with 
b&w plates which are portrait photos of prominent Hoosiers. Some plates 
tissue-protected. Vol IV has index of both Vol III and IV. Heavy, 
library-style bindings. No DJs, as-issued. Small ownership stickers removed 
from endpapers of all volumes. With all volumes, corners and spine ends are 
not bumped or worn, entire set is tight, very clean, and VG+ overall. 
Invaluable for the historian or genealogical researcher. Scarce as a 
complete set, especially in this condition. $200.00
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Thomas Jefferson, et al
The Constitution of the United States of America With the Declaration of 
Independence and the Articles of Confederation
1976: New York, David McKay 1st Edition Thus 8vo 96 pp   Fine/ No Dust Jacket
Fore edges bowed on slipcase, title pastedowns slightly soiled.
Presentation copy to Robert Orr, Governor of Indiana 1981-1989, from Jane 
A. Reiman, Mayor of Carmel Indiana 1984-1988. First leaf inscribed "To 
Governor Bob and Josie - on the occasion of the governor's second 
inauguration. With great respect Jane Reiman Carmel Indiana Mayor 1985" 
Published on the occasion of the United States Bicentennial. Burgandy cloth 
on boards, blind stamped decoration on front, gilt title to spine. A 
lovely, fine copy in a good-looking VG+ slipcase. $32.00
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