Our Country. A Household History of the United States. (1895)
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Our Country. A Household History of the United States. (1895)
by Benson J. Lossing
Full Title: Our Country. A Household History of the United States. For All Readers. From the Discovery of America to the Present Time.
10 x 7 ¾. In English. Published by Johnson & Bailey, New York, 1895. FIRST EDITION Thus. Complete in Three Volumes. Decorative green cloth with well-appointed gilt ruled title and illustrations. Some minor wear to spine head and tail, otherwise all extremities in fine condition. Joints excellent. Nearly no shelf wear. Rare in this condition. Beautiful marbling to paste downs, end papers, and text block edges. Very bright and clean text blocks, nearly as fresh as the day this set left the presses. No ownership markings. Overall, a SLENDID COPY. Early editions in this format are not commonly seen in the marketplace.
Benson John Lossing (1813 – 1891) was a prolific and popular American historian, known best for his illustrated books on the American Revolution and American Civil War and features in “Harper's Magazine.” He was a charter trustee of Vassar College. This amazing, large and heavy set includes over five hundred illustrations.
Price: $495
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Inventory Number: 79230
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