Fortifications for the Defense of the City of New York...
Item # 172422
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, Dec. 8, 1860 Ftpg. article & illus. of; 'Hon. Roger B. Taney, Chief Justice of the U.S.'. Four illus. re. 'The Marine School at Charleston, S.C.'. Terrific & very displayable dblpgctrfld: 'General View of the Fortifications for the Defense of the City of New York' shows 7 forts in the vicinity, including ones at Long Is., Staten Is., Gov.'s Is., Sandy Hook. Also a map of the N.Y. area. This issue also contains a serialized portion of "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens.
Complete in 16 pages.
Complete in 16 pages.
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Categories: 1857-1860, Pre-Civil War
Price
$74
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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