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PEGGY OWEN AND LIBERTY.
Edition: First edition.
Philadelphia: The Penn Publishing Company, 1912. Hardcover first edition - The fourth and final book in Madison's Peggy Owen series, the story of a young Quaker girl in Philadelphia and its environs during the American Revolution. Because of her religion, Peggy is at first neutral about the War for Independence, but gradually becomes more and more involved in the fight for freedom. This book focuses on the unrest after the surrender of Cornwallis. Illustrated with a frontispiece with tissue guard and six glossy inserted plates by H. J. Peck. A rather uncommon interesting historical novel, especially in the first edition and in this condition. 456 pp.
Condition: Very good in illustrated blue cloth covers (slight spine slant).
Book ID: 83946More details Price: $45.00 -
POWDER, PATCHES AND PATTY.
Edition: First edition.
New York: The Century Co., (1924.). Hardcover first edition - Historical novel for older children, set during the American Revolution - a story of Benedict Arnold and Major Andre. Illustrated with a frontispiece and 3 other glossy plates by Emilie Benson Knipe. 305 pp.
Condition: Good in rust colored cloth with black lettering and a small illustration on the front and spine. Some wear to the cloth and soiling. Gift inscription dated Christmas 1924.
Book ID: 28056More details Price: $25.00