Sketch of the Life and Character

Item #49290

(TAYLOR, ZACHARY). A Sketch of the Life and Character of Gen. Taylor, the American hero and people's man; together with a concise history of the Mexican War; including the last battle of Buena Vista, Feb. 22....By the one-legged sergeant. New York: S. French, 1847. 1st ed. 8vo. 34pp. Port. and illus. Orig. yellow printed and illus. wrapper. Some wear and soiling to wrappers. Very good. Howes T-80. A campaign biography, including three battle illustrations and a wood-engraved portrait. The front inner wrapper contains two poems about the Mexican War, and the back wrapper has an account of the Battle of Buena Vista. Scarce in wrappers.

Price: $350.00