Description: due to ebay raising the book fees to 12 %, including the shipping cost -I have some books posted in either an antique, art, or a collectible category,but you can......... ✅ CLICK HERE to see my other rare antique books. I ALWAYS HAVE a great selection -- and PLEASE ✅ CLICK HERE; To see my son's old books HEY EBAY: When I re-posted this, there were 38,498,997items that come up for the word "negro", which includes anything black in color or anyone who put "black" in their title because ebay is using "negro" as a substitute for "black". You hypocrites! If you don't take down all 38,498,997 listings, you are discriminating towards me! so don't take down my listing THIS SALE IS FOR HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ONLY-I DO NOT AGREE WITH TERMS IN THIS BOOK - VERY RARE - ONLY 1 ON EBAY [ when posted] IT DOES HAVE ITS TITLE PAGETitle : Daring Exploits of Scouts and SpiesAuthor: General LA Fayette C. BakerPublished: -Thompson & Thomas: Chicago - 1894 -1st editionApx. size= 9" x 6.5" with 398 pages ILLUSTRATED title continues : A graphic history of rich & exciting experiences, perilous adventures, Hairbreadth escapes, & Valuable services rendered by the National Secret ServiceBureau of the United States. Including the Origin & Organization of the Department of Detective Police. Contents: Includes but not limited to: General Baker & the secret service, origin of the Bureau of the detective service, Negro-hate in Washington, residence in Richmond, Northern experiences as a Confederate agent, Disloyalty among postmasters, Frauds, Wealthy Traitors, Slavery- Playing Rebel General -1st district Cavalry, Gigantic vices of the national Capitol, women in the rebellion, bounty jumping, Treason and traitors at the North, A Knight of the Golden Square, The Bounty Jumpers and Brokers, The Great Conspiracy, The tracking and capture of John Wilkes Booth - Lincoln's assassin, The Assassins Captured, and much more. Condition: Please zoom in on photos carefully as they are part of the description. I am human and sometimes miss a thing or 2, but I try to mention the book's main faults. all of my books are VERY OLD and have 100+ years of wear to varying degrees very good condition for its age [ 126 years old]:boards - secure - back board very cleantextblock -good, pages secure, cracked onceouter joints- very goodspine ends- look good for agetips- very goodinner hinges- good -front inner taped / back one paper split apx 3"pages - clean but toned / 1 light shadow from a plant [ last picture - near gutter]writing- None rips /folds- 1 rip [shown[ / a wrinkle that caused 4 light foldsother- a nice & solid rare book please Add me to your Favorites list AND check back now and then to see what's new! I do combine ship, but only if you "request total from seller" BEFORE YOU PAY -otherwise I can't send you a new invoice. Place the items you want in your shopping cart, then "Request total from seller", when you get the new invoice, then pay. If you have trouble, contact me. I am occasionally out of town for a day or 2, don't panic, I'll get to it ASAP media mail SHIPPING TO USA ONLY - It can take up to 14 days to get back East, it's rare, but it does happen. I use recycled packing materials to save the planet and to save you $ -this will be padded well for shipping #00016-A2refund policy - due to the excuses used for returns/ refunds - I do except returns BUT - I do not refund any shipping costs or paypal's % if they don't refund me -so please ask questions if you are unsure or I missed anything. THANKS for understanding --and remember -this book is very old and may have accumulated bad smells along the way [musty basement/ mildew/ smoke] - I have found that dryer sheets in them for a few months makes a world of difference! some of my books get sold right away so please consider using this trick before deciding to return it! As far as I can tell -this book has no bad smell. LIFE IS SHORT -and there are better things to do, feel free to copy my text if it saves you time!
Price: 279.99 USD
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-08T01:39:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
