""Chester A. Arthur: A Quarter Century of Machine Politics"" is a biography written by George Frederick Howe that explores the life and political career of Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Arthur's rise to power within the Republican Party and his involvement in New York City's political machine, known as the ""Stalwarts."" The author delves into Arthur's personal life, including his struggles with health issues and the loss of his wife, and how these ...
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""Chester A. Arthur: A Quarter Century of Machine Politics"" is a biography written by George Frederick Howe that explores the life and political career of Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States. The book provides a detailed account of Arthur's rise to power within the Republican Party and his involvement in New York City's political machine, known as the ""Stalwarts."" The author delves into Arthur's personal life, including his struggles with health issues and the loss of his wife, and how these experiences shaped his political beliefs. The book also examines Arthur's presidency, including his efforts to reform the civil service and his role in the controversial Chinese Exclusion Act. Overall, ""Chester A. Arthur: A Quarter Century of Machine Politics"" offers a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's lesser-known presidents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter-Century of Machine to cart. $17.51, good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Easton Press.
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Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur a Quarter-Century of Machine Politics to cart. $17.95, very good condition, Sold by Cape Cod Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by The Easton Press.
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Near Fine. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The Easton Press, 1987, 8vo, 307 pages, illustrations. Book bound in a full decorated tan leather with all edges gilt. Five raised bands with gilt decorated compartments. Book near fine.
Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter-Century of Machine to cart. $18.20, very good condition, Sold by Crossroad Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Eau Claire, WI, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by The Easton Press.
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Near Fine with no dust jacket. Bound in full grey leather; gilt decorated. AEG. Binding very clean. Gilt bright. Collector's Notes laid-in. The Ex-Libris label is affixed to the front flyleaf, but is not filled out-name line blank. Pages clean.; 26A; 307 pages.
Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter-Century of Machine to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by Bob's Book Journey rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austin, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Easton Press.
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Fine. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Gray leather-bound hardcover with raised bands on spine, gilt decorations on front and rear covers, gilt lettering and decorations on spine, all edges gilt, sewn-in blue ribbon bookmark, frontispiece, xi, 307 pp., 12 vintage photos and political cartoons. Excellent condition. Chester A. Arthur [1829-1886], twenty-first U.S. President.
Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter-Century of Machine to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by Easton Press.
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Good. Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Limited edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. All edges gilt; silk page-marker attached to binding; patterned end pages. No dust jacket, as issued. Bound in genuine leather. The binding suffers moderate loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter-Century of Machine to cart. $20.50, very good condition, Sold by The Haunted Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Iowa City, IA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by The Easton Press.
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Very Good. Clean and bright except for a bookplate on the reverse of the frontispiece and a tiny spot of rubbing at one corner; otherwise excellent. xi, 592pp. Full gray leather binding with hubbed spine and gilt decoration, silk ribbon marker, decorative endpapers, all page edges gilded. From "The Library of the Presidents" series. "Collectors' Notes" laid in.
Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter-Century of Machine to cart. $23.00, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published by Easton Press.
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Good. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Boards slightly bowed, betray fading and nicks and other signs of wear and imperfection commensurate with age. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Pages without any extraneous marks. Sealed in plastic for shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter Century of Machine to cart. $25.00, like new condition, Sold by Mark Post Bookseller rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from San Francisco, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Easton Press.
Add this copy of Chester a. Arthur: a Quarter-Century of Machine to cart. $28.00, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published by Easton Press.
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Very good. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. Patterned end pages; all edges gilt. The binding suffers moderate loosening due to age and wear, but remains secure and in-tact; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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