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SAINT PATRICK'S BATTALION.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Dutton, (1960.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Novel of the Irish in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848, a presentation copy INSCRIBED by the author "to our dear friend" and dated "Xmas 1960."." For many years the US government the existence of this group of immigrants, many Irish, who fought on the side of Mexico - to the US they were deserters; to the Mexicans they are still remembered as heroes, In 1847, fifty members were hanged in three separate locations - collectively, this was the largest mass execution in United States history. 310 pp.
Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket (minor rubbing and edgewear to the dj.) Two newspaper clippings about the history of the battalion laid in.
Book ID: 36469More details Price: $30.00 -
SAINT PATRICK'S BATTALION.
Edition: First printing.
New York: Dutton, (1960.) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - Novel of the Irish in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848, a presentation copy INSCRIBED by the author to television producer George LeMaire "with all good wishes and in appreciation of your unfailing courtesy." For many years the US government the existence of this group of immigrants, many Irish, who fought on the side of Mexico - to the US they were deserters; to the Mexicans they are still remembered as heroes, In 1847, fifty members were hanged in three separate locations - collectively, this was the largest mass execution in United States history. 310 pp.
Condition: Near fine in very good dust jacket (a few spots to the upper edge of the textblock, so toning and edgewear to the dj)
Book ID: 63089More details Price: $30.00
