AboutMichael Troy Expertise I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.
Experience Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.
Organizations Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).
Publications Washington Post
Washington Times
Education/Credentials J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).
Question Dear Mike,
I saw where you answered a question about a book you saw at a rare book site. May I please have the name of the site? I have a book by the same author John Carroll Power, but written much earlier.
Life of Lincoln
John Carroll Power
1875
Monumental Edition
Publisher: Edwin A. Wilson & Co.
I would like to see if it's rare or has any significant value. Thanks very much!
Gus
Answer Hi Gus,
I saw a similar one published in 1882 sold for $20 at www.rubylane.com. On the other hand, I saw an 1889 edition of a Lincoln book by Power on sale at www.alibris.com for $259. So there is a real variation in price depending on the quality of the book and the demand for it.
There are lots of rare book sites on the internet. One of the biggest is www.alibris.com. But if you go to Google and type "Rare books" you will see thousands of them.
Since the price variation is so great, I recommend contacting several sites.
