[Rarebooks] fs: Life of Admiral David G. Farragut, 1879, 1st

[Back Creek Books]

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Greetings Booklovers,

We are pleased to offer:
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(No. 10551 )  Farragut, Loyall. THE LIFE OF DAVID GLASGOW FARRAGUT, FIRST 
ADMIRAL OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY, EMBODYING HIS JOURNAL AND LETTERS.
New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1879. First printing, Original cloth, 
Octavo, vi, 586 pages, black and white engraved plates, battle plans. Fine.
      Biography of the Civil War hero of Mobile Bay who is probably best 
known for his quote during the naval battle there, "Damn the torpedoes
go 
ahead!" This book is as much autobiography as biography since it is heavily 
based upon Farragut's own letters and papers. Illustrated with two 
tissue-guarded portraits of the admiral, three pictures, and four battle 
plans (1 fold-out), and a double-spread facsimile of Farragut's letter to 
his wife on the eve of the Battle of Mobile Bay. Bound in brown cloth over 
boards with spine and upper board stamped in gilt and black, lower board 
stamped in blind, light brown endpapers. Old owner's name label on front 
pastedown, foxing to frontispiece portrait and tissue guard, and some mild 
age toning to textblock. Hinges sound, not cracked. Some minor extremity 
wear to exterior....... $250.00
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Terms:
All items offered subject to prior sale. Standard domestic shipping is $5.00 
for the first book, $1.25 each additional book or
volume. Other methods or international delivery quoted upon request. Payment 
accepted by credit card (V,MC,Amex, Discover), check, money order, or 
PayPal. All items fully guaranteed and returnable if not as described.

Thank you for your interest.

Best regards,

Rock
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