Description: A book page from History of the United States Volume 9, signed by the author, United States Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft Autograph sentiment signed "Yours very truly/ George Bancroft". Historian George Bancroft (1800-1891) is best known for his ten-volume History of the United States (1834-1873). Bancroft wrote well, and was accurate with his facts, but had a partisan viewpoint. (He was a Jacksonian Democrat, although one opposed to slavery). As President James K. Polk's first Secretary of the Navy (1845-1846), Bancroft established the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, finding the funds for the institution in his budget before Congress had authorized its creation. As Acting Secretary of War (1846), he issued orders to General Zachary Taylor to advance into territory disputed with Mexico, a move which triggered the Mexican War. He later served as the U.S. Minister to Great Britain (1846-1849), Prussia (1867-1871) and Germany (1871-1874). Lightly toned, stained and rippled. Show-through from adhesive touches signature. Adhesive and mounting remnants on verso of mounting paper (no show-through). Irregular top and bottom edge. Otherwise, fine condition.
Price: 50 USD
Location: Easton, Maryland
End Time: 2024-10-05T23:47:40.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Historical
Signed by: George Bancroft
Autograph Type: Autograph Book Page Signed
Signed: Yes
Autograph: Authentic Original
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
