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Discover a centuries-spanning collection of intellectual history in our upcoming auction on June 3rd, featuring a remarkable assembly of rare scientific, military, and literary works. This curated selection includes foundational scientific texts like Thomas Young’s 1807 Lectures on Natural Philosophy, rare instruments such as vintage circular slide rules, and significant historical artifacts like Asa Bird Gardiner’s custom-bound Civil War atlas. The collection offers something for every serious bibliophile and historian.
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Lot 78

RUSSELL, Henry. History of Our War with Spain.

Estimate: $80 - $120
Starting Bid
$20

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RUSSELL, Henry. An Illustrated History of Our War with Spain, including the Story of Cuba.
Publisher: A.D. Worthington & Co., Hartford. 1898. First edition.

8vo. Red leather bound. Embossed and gilt cover, Embossed and gilt spine. Speckled edges.

Frontispiece, folding map, xxxii, 780 pp., with illustrations, with folding Mercator projection world map.

H: 9 W: 6 1/4 D: 2 1/8 in. Fair. Slight rubbing to corners, spine, and panels. Spine slightly separating at head. Toning throughout.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 9.00

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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.