[Rarebooks] FS: William Henry Harrison Campaign Almanac, 1841

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Wed Jul 10 07:57:21 EDT 2013


Harrison, William Henry. THE HARRISON ALMANAC, 1841. NY: J.P. Giffing,
1840. First Edition. 36pp; cover, two full-page and 10 half-page woodcut
illustrations. Usual light foxing and edge curls. Original gatherings, not
sewn nor stapled.  8.5" x 5.25" Good . Printed self-wraps.
Cover stereotyped by R.C Valentine. Calculations by David Young. This
campaign almanac comprises a biography of Harrison. Woodcut views are
captioned: Harrison giving his Horse to a Methodist Minister; Harrison's
Address to Bolivar; Harrison Charging against the Enemy; Harrison saving
the Life of a Negro; The Council of Vincennes; &c. The lyrics to several
campaign songs are included. [American Imprints 41-2403. Drake, Almanacs of
the United States, 7808.]    $250.00

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