Published by J. B. Lippencott, Philadelphia, 1878
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. Presentation Copy signed by publisher. Brown embossed leather decorated in black and gilt. All edges gilt (xi) 273pp. Translated by G. C. T. Bartly from the German of Karl Stieler, H. Wachenhusen and F. W. Hacklander. 425 engraved illustrations. By Puttner, Achenbach, Baur, Deiker, Diez, Franz, Keller, Knaus, Ritter, Schonleber, Scheuren, Schutz, Simmler, Vautier, Weber, Jordan, Willroider and others. Spine ends are rubbed. Small paper tears on rear internal hinge with cover firmly attached. Germany, Western Europe; Engravings; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 373 pages.