Bassett, Howard M.; Stern, Peggy; McMahon, Betty & Bassett, Bill (Eds.). The Descendants of Marcus and Rebecca Preston. n.p.: 1996.
Bassett, Howard M.; Stern, Peggy; McMahon, Betty & Bassett, Bill (Eds.). The Descendants of Marcus and Rebecca Preston. n.p.: Self published,1996.
Binding: Hardcover. Book Condition: Fine Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket (as issued). Size: Between 11"-13" - Quatro (4to). 86 pages.
From the first page: "This compilation was started by Howard M. Bassett about 1950. After his death in 1965, it was laid aside in his brother's house. In 1993 and 1994 the notes, letters, and photos were gathered together and organized into this book by Peggy Bassett Stern, Betty McMahon, and Bill Bassett." The opening chapter, "Fifty Years in Flatbush" is described as "a composite story of the recollections of life in Flatbush by the five Bassett children, who were born between 1892 and 1905" (p. 1).
Bound in reddish-brown buckram over boards with bright gilt title on the spine. Corners are sharp; binding shows minimal shelf wear.
Text block is tight, bright and unmarked. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing.
Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1 lb 7 oz. Category: Genealogy & Local History; United States; Modern; Biography & Autobiography. ISBN: No ISBN. Inventory No: 1109.
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