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Tue, Mar 24, 2026 04:00PM EDT - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 108

RICHARDSON, Albert. The Secret Service, the Field, and the Dungeon. BAKER, Lafayette. The United States Secret Service in the Late War.

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
RICHARDSON, Albert. The Secret Service, the Field, and the Dungeon. BAKER, Lafayette. The United States Secret Service in the Late War.
Baker Publisher: World Bible House, Philadelphia. 1890. 8vo. Red leather, with embossed borders and gilt cover.

Richardson publisher: American Publishing Company, Hartford. 1865. 8vo. Full leather bound.

Each book is approximately H: 9 1/8 x W: 6 1/2 x D: 1 7/8 in.

Condition

Poor. Lacking spin for Richardson, and significant losses to Baker. Front boards detached on both, rear board lacking on Baker. Significant toning throughout.

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From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of Lorain County and the Dittrick Museum, CWRU.