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1855 Booklet: Sword of Gen. Andrew Jackson

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1855 Booklet: Sword of Gen. Andrew Jackson
Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
1855 Booklet “Addresses on the Presentation of the Sword of Gen. Andrew Jackson.” by Beverley Tucker
February 26, 1855-Dated, Ornate Hardcover Booklet titled, “Addresses on the Presentation of the Sword of Gen. Andrew Jackson.” by Beverley Tucker, Washington (DC), Choice Very Fine.
The full title reads, "Addresses on the Presentation of the Sword of Gen. Andrew Jackson, to the Congress of the United States, delivered in the Senate and House of Representatives, February 26, 1855". Printed by "Beverley Tucker, Washington", 1855, 40 pages, 9” x 5.75” hardcover in black embossed cloth with gilt front title. Original owner has notes in period ink upon the front page and top margin of page 39 and several added early articles regarding the Sword are affixed to the inner board pages. There is some typical modest age with rubbing and slight soiling to corners of the boards, else in nice condition. Scarce.