Ukase. We command all nations to keep the peace. Dr. J.H. McLean's peace-makers
New York: Baker & Godwin, 1880. First edition, 8vo, pp. 200; pictorial half-title, engraved portrait frontispiece of McLean, approx. 75 wood-engraved illustrations in the text, many full-page; original pictorial pebble-grain purple cloth, gilt-stamped in gilt and black on upper cover and spine, with the printed presentation slip affixed to the front pastedown, as common; spine ends a bit chipped, front hinge starting, else very good. Riling 1070: "A fantasy of arms....Literally a book in the style of a patent medicine brochure, but applied to the consideration of arms rather than ailments." Item #24582
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