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[AMERICANA]. [U. S. SENATORS]. Group of 7 Books Signed by U. S. Senators. [V.p., ca. 19th - 21st centuries].

Estimate: $150 - $300
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$80

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[AMERICANA]. [U. S. SENATORS]. Group of 7 Books Signed by U. S. Senators. [V.p., ca. 19th - 21st centuries]. 8vos and 4tos. Publisher's bindings, in dust jackets where called-for. VARIOUS EDITIONS.

Condition

Generally worn, soiled, a few hinges starting, some toning, soiling, occasional ownership markings, jackets worn, soiled, torn. Generally good.

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Titles include: Addresses and Literary Contributions on the Threshold of Eighty-Two by Chauncey M. Depew (2 copies, both inscribed by Depew), A Book of Scoundrels by Charles Whibley (Henry Cabot Lodge's copy with his signature and bookplate), Decisions for a Decade [and] Our Day and Generation by Edward "Ted" Kennedy both signed by him, Historical Almanac of the United States Senate by Bob Dole with a signed bookplate by Dole, Gabby by Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly signed by Kelly on a bookplate.