Tributes to the Memory of Robert C. Winthrop, by The Massachusetts Historical Society

Massachusetts Historical Society, 1894, Hardcover (Original Cloth), Book Condition: Near Fine Condition, Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket, First Edition

A record of the society's meeting in December, 1894 which was specially devoted to tributes to their ex-president the late Hon. Robert C. Winthrop who had dies since the preceding meeting in his eighty-sixth year. There was an unusually large attendance of members at this meeting since the subject of the tributes was held in high regard. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 40 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Previous owner's name ink-stamped on front endpaper: "C. W. M. Swithinbank". (Charles Winthrop Molesworth Swithinbank, the British glaciologist & polar specialist, was a descendant of Admiral George S Winthrop the cousin of Robert C Winthrop). Gilt titles spine & front cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Groups, Clubs & Associations; History; Politics & Government; Boston, Massachusetts; United States; 19th century; Biography & Autobiography. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 2923.