James W. Wadsworth, Jr.: Gentleman from New York

First edition. The life of Geneseo born New York Republican politician who is notable for being one of a handful of congressmen who spoke out forcefully and frequently against prohibition. Inscribed to Peter Dzwonkoski, former Director of Rare Books & Special Collections at the University of Rochester, and, before that, Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Inscribed by author on FFEP. Unclipped jacket with light shelf wear. Includes biographical sketch of author as insert. As new hardcover. Unclipped dust jacket with some fading to spine. 457 pages with index.