The Notorious I. C. Woods of the Adams Express Author: Shumate, Albert Place: Glendale, CA Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company Date: 1986 Description: Volume XV. 144 pp. Illustrations, maps, portraits. (8vo) 9½x6½", red cloth, top edge trim, other edges trimmed, gilt stamped spine, full color dust jacket. One of 1002 copies. First Edition. "History has been notoriously unfair to I. C. Woods, the San Francisco-based businessman and entrepreneur. Woods had the misfortune of being associated with Adams and Company when that banking and express agency collapsed in the panic of 1855. Dreamer of bold dreams, Woods became a scapegoat of history, though he demonstrated the vision that raised his business efforts beyond the commonplace.". From the dust jacket. Lot Amendments Condition: Publisher's prospectus laid in, near fine in near fine mylar protected dust jacket. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 314844
The Notorious I. C. Woods of the Adams Express Author: Shumate, Albert Place: Glendale, CA Publisher: Arthur H. Clark Company Date: 1986 Description: Volume XV. 144 pp. Illustrations, maps, portraits. (8vo) 9½x6½", red cloth, top edge trim, other edges trimmed, gilt stamped spine, full color dust jacket. One of 1002 copies. First Edition. "History has been notoriously unfair to I. C. Woods, the San Francisco-based businessman and entrepreneur. Woods had the misfortune of being associated with Adams and Company when that banking and express agency collapsed in the panic of 1855. Dreamer of bold dreams, Woods became a scapegoat of history, though he demonstrated the vision that raised his business efforts beyond the commonplace.". From the dust jacket. Lot Amendments Condition: Publisher's prospectus laid in, near fine in near fine mylar protected dust jacket. Lots sold without reserve are sold “as Is” and are not returnable under any circumstances. The minimum shipping and handling per invoice is $20 for shipments to the US and $30 for shipments outside the US please consider this when determining your bid amount Item number: 314844
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