Alexander Hamilton's Wife: A Romance of the Hudson

This copy of "Alexander Hamilton's Wife" shows signs of its library history, including library stamps and stickers. The dust jacket is worn with noticeable edge wear. The binding remains intact, and the pages, though aged, are clean and legible. This edition is a fifth printing from 1961, offering historical illustrations by the author.

"Alexander Hamilton's Wife: A Romance of the Hudson" by Alice Curtis Desmond, published by Dodd, Mead & Company in New York, 1961, is a unique fifth printing edition. This book provides a fascinating exploration of the life of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, set against the backdrop of the Hudson River. Illustrated with photographs and drawings by Desmond herself, this edition offers a visual and narrative journey into early American history. While not a first edition, its fifth printing status and ex-library provenance add to its distinctiveness. Desmond, known for her engaging historical narratives, sheds light on the personal and public life of one of America's founding families. The book is in acceptable condition, bearing the marks of its library past, including visible wear on the dust jacket and library stickers. A valuable addition for collectors of American history and biography.