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Taylor and his Generals. New York: E.H. Butler & Co., 1847. First Edition. Rebound in quarter leather and marble paper boards. Housed in custom slipcase. Presented is the 1847 First Edition of Taylor and His Generals. Published by E.H. Butler & Company, the book has numerous portraits and engravings throughout. It has been beautifully rebound in quarter leather and marble paper boards. The spine has gilt embossed decoration stating that it’s a first edition. The book is housed in a custom-built archival slipcase with a photo of Taylor on the front. Written and published before Taylor ran for the Presidency, this book would have been a powerful propaganda tool for the soon-to-be 12th President of the United States. The full title page describes the work as “Taylor and His Generals; A Biography of Major-General Zachary Taylor; And Sketches of the Lives of Generals Worth, Wool, and Twiggs with a full account of the Actions of their Various Divisions in Mexico Up to the Present Time; Together with a Sketch of the Major-General Winfield Scott and an Account of his Divisions in Mexico.” Taylor fought and commanded troops in the War of 1812, Black Hawk War, and the Second of the Seminole Wars before playing a major role in the victory of the Mexican-American War. The book takes the reader through the early life of Taylor and his military career with a particular focus on his surprising victory at the Battle of Buena Vista. Generals Worth, Wool, and Twiggs that served under Taylor and Major-General Scott each get a chapter dedicated to their own history and military careers The Battle of Buena Vista took place in February of 1847 during the Mexican-American War. With only about 5,000 soldiers, Taylor repelled General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna...

Known as the Sun King, Louis XIV, was the longest reigning monarch in Europe. His reign in France was marked as a time of unparalleled prosperity and French domination. With rich det...

Antique gold painting under rock crystal, these finely painted dogs brimming with personality was made circa 1890. In both yellow and rose gold,...

Antique enamel brooch, 18K, Renaissance Revival, c. 1880. Slightly more than 1 inch in diameter, this brooch has French import marks both on the ...

Inspired by a Victorian charm and handmade using the ancient 'lost wax casting' technique, this golden bug ring will add a whimsical element to any occasion. Cast from a hand carved ...

Rugs from the mountainous Caucasus region (now part of Russia) are prized for their superb wool, colors, and exceptional weave. This rug was most likely a wedding gift because it is ...

Crafted in 9kt rose gold, this antique Victorian bangle bracelet is designed around a natural unheated kite-cut Colombian emerald measuring 3.22 carats and surrounded by four natural...

Sizgium Jambolanum is from the 'Fleurs, fruits et feuillages choisis de la flore et de la Pomone de l' Ile de Java peints d'après nature' by Berthe Hoola Van Nooten...

Crafted in the late nineteenth century from 9kt rose gold, this dramatically striking late-Victorian pendant features fifty natural white pearls arrayed over a domed circle with an i...

Antique Chinese Wooden Wedding Basket (c. 1860 - 1880) with red and black lacquer finish. So-called Peking opera basket. Top in gold leaf design depicts a Chinese sage on horseback w...

Coffin, Charles Carleton. The Boys of ‘76. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1876. First Edition. Illustrated. Octavo. Rebound in ¼ burgundy leather and cloth boards with raised bands, gi...

Rustic Asian table with aged raised graining which adds texture to the rustic appearance. Traditional form with upraised ends, ‘cloud’ motif scrolled decoration to the aprons on eith...

The pearl measures 4.83 mm., and is probably natural as opposed to cultured. It is accented with rose cut diamonds set in silver. This 18K gold and silver ring...

This nightstand was crafted in Italy at the end of the 19th century by Fratelli Levera (Levera Brothers) for one “Pietro Bianchi” of Lago Maggiore, Italy. We know this information du...

Antique enamel brooch, 18K, Renaissance Revival, c. 1880. Slightly more than 1 inch in diameter, this brooch has French import marks both on th...

Antique small writing desk on cabriole legs with original brass hardware. Desk features 7 drawers and pull out slide on the front. Dimensio...

Frederic Boucheron small ornate frame holding a fine miniature oil painting. Probably designed by Jules Debut, a major designer for Boucheron in th...