Author: DEVENS, HON. R. M.
Title: American Progress: Or the Great Events of the Greatest Century, Including Also Life Delineations of Our Most Noted Men
Description: Chicago: Hugh Heron, 1885. Leather. ISBN: 0460001345. An illustrated history of major events in the United States, apparently from 1776 to 1875. With over 300 engraved illustrations, depicting scenes from that period. This work describes a wide variety of historic events, from the California Gold Rush, to notorious crimes, military actions such as the Civil War, as well as many other events. An 1885 date is stamped on the title page, but the copyright page bears 1877 date. --- In full tan leather-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling on black blocks. --- A Fair-only copy, with loosened front cover and visible splits at front and rear joints. A prior owner has attempted repairs using transparent tape. Despite damages, the binding is holding together, allowing a reader full access to this guide to the first American century. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; 739 pages. Fair .
Keywords: >>American History & Politics >>Illustrated Classics
Title: American Progress: Or the Great Events of the Greatest Century, Including Also Life Delineations of Our Most Noted Men
Description: Chicago: Hugh Heron, 1885. Leather. ISBN: 0460001345. An illustrated history of major events in the United States, apparently from 1776 to 1875. With over 300 engraved illustrations, depicting scenes from that period. This work describes a wide variety of historic events, from the California Gold Rush, to notorious crimes, military actions such as the Civil War, as well as many other events. An 1885 date is stamped on the title page, but the copyright page bears 1877 date. --- In full tan leather-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling on black blocks. --- A Fair-only copy, with loosened front cover and visible splits at front and rear joints. A prior owner has attempted repairs using transparent tape. Despite damages, the binding is holding together, allowing a reader full access to this guide to the first American century. (NOTE: Due to the weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.) ; Small Quarto - 9 to 11 in. tall; 739 pages. Fair .
Keywords: >>American History & Politics >>Illustrated Classics
Price: US$ 40.00 Seller: Bluebird Books
- Book number: 88688
- Book number: 88688