America’s Advancement: Progress of the United States During Their First Century. Illustrated by One Hundred Engravings on Steel
by LESTER C. EDWARDS
- Used
- first
- Condition
- First Edition of this lavish centennial volume; measuring approximately 9 x 12”, and over 3” thick, weighing over 10 pounds;
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
New York: Virtue and Royston, 1876. First Edition of this lavish centennial volume; measuring approximately 9 x 12”, and over 3” thick, weighing over 10 pounds; bound in full morocco, decorated in gilt and blind; all edges gilt; in superb condition with intact metal (brass?) clasps. For the most part, the illustrations depict eminent persons, places, and events. An old catalogue description tipped inside the front cover notes that this volume was issued at $100.00.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 36905P
- Title
- America’s Advancement: Progress of the United States During Their First Century. Illustrated by One Hundred Engravings on Steel
- Author
- LESTER C. EDWARDS
- Book Condition
- Used - First Edition of this lavish centennial volume; measuring approximately 9 x 12”, and over 3” thick, weighing over 10 pounds;
- Publisher
- Virtue and Royston
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1876
- Bookseller catalogs
- AMERICANA;
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...