Sale 22SC02 | Lot 118

[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR] MILES V. LYNK. The Black Troopers, or the Daring Heroism of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War.

Catalogue: Selections from the Private Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman
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[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR] MILES V. LYNK. The Black Troopers, or the Daring Heroism of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War.

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Lot 118
[SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR] MILES V. LYNK. The Black Troopers, or the Daring Heroism of the Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War.
Jackson, T.N.: The M.V. Lynk Publishing House, 1899. First edition. Original red cloth lettered in black on the cover and spine, housed in a morocco backed case. 8 x 6 inches (20 x 15 cm); portrait frontispiece, woodcut illustration, 163 [2] pp. Ink ownership markings to both the front and rear free endpapers, hinges cracked, a few nicks to page edges, an unrestored example of a scarce work.

A rare history of African American soldiers in the Spanish American War, including the fight on San Juan Hill. The ownership signature at front and back is by Mrs. Rosey L. Williams, of Topeka, Kansas, and dated 1907. The book is scarce with Rare Book Hub only reporting two copies at auction (including this copy sold in 2004).


C Private Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman

Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $2,268 (includes buyer's premium)

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Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for $2,268 (includes buyer's premium)
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Selections from the Private Collection of Barbara and Ira Lipman

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