1971 · Danbury, Conn.
by Wasson, R. Gordon
Danbury, Conn.: Self-Published, 1971. Limited Edition. Near fine in 1/4 blue morocco leather and dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text on the spine and gilt borders on the boards. The top edge of the text block is in gilt. The leather on the spine is slightly faded to a dark green and there is a small 1/4" scuff mark to the spine, else fine. Without a dust jacket as issued; however, the book is contained within a fine cloth covered slip case. One of only 250 numbered copies and 26 lettered copies printed. This copy is identified as one of the lettered copies being copy "E". 249 pages of text including an index. John Pierpont Morgan was alleged to have sold to the U.S. Government, during the War Between the States, arms which had been condemned giving him a profit that would have been exorbitant even for first class weapons. The author takes issue with the claims made against Morgan and brings to light documentation which had previously been supressed. (Inventory #: TB27531)