Description
First edition of the Biography of Millard Fillmore, published shortly after his presidency.
Twelvemo, xv, 215pp. Publisher’s original cloth, gilt title on cover. Previous owners inscription on front end paper. Frontispiece portrait of President Fillmore, covered in tissue. Laid in copyright information. Light foxing throughout, but not affecting text. (Sabin 24331) (Martin + Goehlert, 3333) A scarce copy in fine condition.
Comments: Written shortly after the Presidency of Millard Fillmore, this book provides an intimate portrait of the life and times of this largely forgotten President. The uncredited author, Ivory Chamberlain, was the editor of the New York Herald and an influential writer in Democratic Party politics.
