Author: HORNE, CHARLES F. (ED)
Title: Great Men and Famous Women (Eight Volumes, Complete) a Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History
Description: NY: Selmer Hess, 1894. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Gorgeous set, beautifully bound in publisher's full dark brown cloth, gilt decoration and titles on spines and covers, AEG, silk endpapers. Each volume is lavishly illustrated with full-page, tissue-protected photogravures, wood engravings and typogravures. Volumes 1 & 2 focus on Soldiers and Sailors, Volumes 3 & 4 on Statesmen and Sages, Volumes 5 & 6 on Workmen and Heroes, and Volumes 7 & 8 on Artists and Authors. Each volume 204 pp. Covers lightly rubbed, corners mildly worn, heads and heels worn, interiors crisp and clean, all illustrations bright and clear. VERY GOOD. B&W Illustrations. 4to (12 x 9.5"). Very Good with No dust jacket as issued .
Keywords: History Illustrated Books Biographies
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Title: Great Men and Famous Women (Eight Volumes, Complete) a Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History
Description: NY: Selmer Hess, 1894. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. Gorgeous set, beautifully bound in publisher's full dark brown cloth, gilt decoration and titles on spines and covers, AEG, silk endpapers. Each volume is lavishly illustrated with full-page, tissue-protected photogravures, wood engravings and typogravures. Volumes 1 & 2 focus on Soldiers and Sailors, Volumes 3 & 4 on Statesmen and Sages, Volumes 5 & 6 on Workmen and Heroes, and Volumes 7 & 8 on Artists and Authors. Each volume 204 pp. Covers lightly rubbed, corners mildly worn, heads and heels worn, interiors crisp and clean, all illustrations bright and clear. VERY GOOD. B&W Illustrations. 4to (12 x 9.5"). Very Good with No dust jacket as issued .
Keywords: History Illustrated Books Biographies
Price: US$ 400.00 Seller: Round Table Books, LLC
- Book number: 1956
- Book number: 1956
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