Hartfield, G. Eugene. An Oriental Constellation- A Romantic Page of Hidden History in the Barbaric Age, Delineating the Fall and Rise of a Peculiar Nation

AUCTION 17 | Tuesday, November 12th, 2002 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic and Ceremonial Art From Various Owners

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Lot 29

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

Hartfield, G. Eugene. An Oriental Constellation- A Romantic Page of Hidden History in the Barbaric Age, Delineating the Fall and Rise of a Peculiar Nation

Frontispiece portrait of the author. Numerous plate illustrations. Inscribed by the author on front-free endpaper pp. (2),251;(2),30. Original royal-blue gilt-titled boards, gently rubbed at extremites, a.e.g. Sm. 4to cf. Singerman 3646

Richmond, VA: Hewlett & Pierce 1891

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $300

“It is the authors intention to enthuse the reader with patriotic feeling for the past which, if he be a descendant of that great and glorious race that through chastisement hath become purified, he might drop a tear in memory of its confiscated grandeur and even at this late date, heave a sigh for its speedy restoration.” With a facinating list of subscribers, including, “His Excellency Grover Cleveland, President of the United States