Published by Getchell & Fuller, New York, 1885
Seller: Pages Past--Used & Rare Books, Greensboro, NC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition First Printing. Quarto. 421 pages. Hardcover bound in dark brown cloth with cover designs embossed in gilt. The binding is quite worn and bumped, and the edges are abraded. The front hinge is split 4 inches from the foot of the spine running up. Lacks the front flyleaf. The title page is chipped and appears to have been pasted to the gutter of the front pastedown. The fore and bottom edges of the leaf for pages xiii / xiv are reinforced with old clear tape. Contains all 22 full-page portrait engravings as called for.
Published by NY: Getchell & Fuller,, 1885
Seller: Zubal-Books, Since 1961, Cleveland, OH, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. large quarto (slightly shorter than 29.5 cm.), xiv, 421 pp., portrait plates; original half leather rubbed and worn with back joint partially split and tear across spine, library book plate and markings, text and plates very good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Published by Getchell & Fuller, New York, 1885
Seller: Dennis Holzman Antiques, Cohoes, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Size: 4to. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Previous owner's name in pencil on front flyleaf & bookplate onn front endpaper. Blue gilt stamped and illustrated pebbled cloth over boards, 22 engraved portraits, xiv, 421 pages. Corners and spine ends bumped with wear, gilt fading, covers scuffed/lightly soiled, front hinge cracked, light foxing on two front & rear end papers (otherwise no foxing including engravings), pages moderately toned. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz. Category: History; United States; Books; Biography & Autobiography. Picture 3: Plate. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 008480. This is a heavy book and may involve extra shipping charges.