13th U.S. President
13th U.S. President, ascending to the office from the vice-presidency upon the death of President Zachary Taylor in 1850. Approved the Compromise of 1850, and signed the controversial Fugitive Slave Law. A copy of the 69-page work The Seat of Government by Joseph B. Varnum, Jr., concerning the creation of Washington DC. Inscribed on the front, "President Fillmore from the Author." This book was presented to Fillmore from Varnum, and was part of his personal library. Not signed by Fillmore. $950.00
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