American biography : a new cyclopedia. Vol. XLV / compiled under the editorial supervision of a notable advisory board, illustrated.

Other Title:

Encyclopedia of biography
Binder's title: Encyclopedia of American biography

Publication:

New York : Published under the direction of the American Historical Society, 1931.

Format/Description:

Book
453 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 28 cm.

Subjects:

United States -- Biography -- Dictionaries.

Notes:

T.p. in red and black.
Binding: Half bound in red morocco and cloth; with marbled lining paper.
Includes index.

Local notes:

Athenaeum copy is bequest of George Vaux, 1996.
Athenaeum has v. XLV (45) only.
Athenaeum copy: The Vaux bequest of 1996 consists of books from the library of the prominent Philadelphia Quaker family established in America by James Vaux (1748-1812), who emigrated in 1771. Most of the books are inscribed by George Vaux VII (1779-1836), George Vaux VIII (1832-1915), George Vaux IX (1863-1927), and the donor George Vaux (1908-1996).
Athenaeum copy: Frontispiece is the portrait of George Vaux, Jr.

Contributor:

Vaux, George, 1863-1927.
Vaux, George, 1908-1996. , Former owner
Vaux Bequest. , Donor

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