LEATHER Set; The HISTORY UNITED STATES Of AMERICA Americana MASSIVE RARE GIFT
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THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!The Real America In Romance.Complete in 13 large and extremely heavy volumes.By Edwin Markham.
___________Edwin Markham (born Charles Edward Anson Markham April 23, 1852 – March 7, 1940) was an American poet. From 1923 to 1931 he was Poet Laureate of Oregon.
In 1922, Markham's poem "Lincoln, the Man of the People" was selected from 250 entries to be read at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. The author himself... read the poem. Of it, Dr. Henry Van Dyke of Princeton said, "Edwin Markham's Lincoln is the greatest poem ever written on the immortal martyr, and the greatest that ever will be written."
[The HISTORY OF AMERICA]
The Real America In Romance
An Authentic View Of The History Of America
From The Discovery To The Present Day;
Complete in 13-volumes, as stated on the title pages.
Profusely Illustrated With Portraits Of Historical Characters And Views Of The Sacred And Memorable Places Of Our Native Land.
Printed in 1911.
This set is well over 100 Years Old!
This is the Art Edition.Bound in thick quality moroccan leather bindings.This is an exceptionally heavy set.
Very durable and heavy books, bound in thick leather, with the Publisher's reinforced hinges to withstand their bulk.
The top edges are gilded.
Marbled end papers.
9 5/8 inches tall, these are very large books.
These take up 18 inches of shelf space.
These display beautifully, with their ornately gilded spines and raised hubs.
The spines are armorially embossed with a gilded: Castle, Fleur-de-lys, and Lion!
This set is in VERY GOOD, Near MINT+ Condition! With some general shelf rubs and wear. The hinges are all 100% fully attached and strong, extra reinforced by the publisher. The leather is supple and fresh. No writing or previous signs of ownership. Paper is very fresh, bright and clean, appears free of foxing. Wide margins and large font, these books are well laid out and fully illustrated. Some general shelf wear. This is a gorgeous antiquarian set.
This set has been in archival storage since 2005 and still requires additional verification of condition.
This is the ART EDITION, and is an incredibly high quality set.
This is a massive set.These are very large and heavy books.These books measure almost 10 inches tall!
#1899 OOT REV QL
The Real America in Romance: Complete in Thirteen Volumes - An Authentic History of America from the Discovery to the Present Day, 1435-1910. Profusely Illustrated with Portraits of Historical Characters and Views of the Sacred and Memorable Places etc. By Markham, Edwin
Edwin Markham
___________Edwin Markham (born Charles Edward Anson Markham April 23, 1852 – March 7, 1940) was an American poet. From 1923 to 1931 he was Poet Laureate of Oregon.
In 1922, Markham's poem "Lincoln, the Man of the People" was selected from 250 entries to be read at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. The author himself... read the poem. Of it, Dr. Henry Van Dyke of Princeton said, "Edwin Markham's Lincoln is the greatest poem ever written on the immortal martyr, and the greatest that ever will be written."
[The HISTORY OF AMERICA]
The Real America In Romance
An Authentic View Of The History Of America
From The Discovery To The Present Day;
Complete in 13-volumes, as stated on the title pages.
Profusely Illustrated With Portraits Of Historical Characters And Views Of The Sacred And Memorable Places Of Our Native Land.
Printed in 1911.
This set is well over 100 Years Old!
This is the Art Edition.Bound in thick quality moroccan leather bindings.This is an exceptionally heavy set.
Very durable and heavy books, bound in thick leather, with the Publisher's reinforced hinges to withstand their bulk.
The top edges are gilded.
Marbled end papers.
9 5/8 inches tall, these are very large books.
These take up 18 inches of shelf space.
These display beautifully, with their ornately gilded spines and raised hubs.
The spines are armorially embossed with a gilded: Castle, Fleur-de-lys, and Lion!
This set is in VERY GOOD, Near MINT+ Condition! With some general shelf rubs and wear. The hinges are all 100% fully attached and strong, extra reinforced by the publisher. The leather is supple and fresh. No writing or previous signs of ownership. Paper is very fresh, bright and clean, appears free of foxing. Wide margins and large font, these books are well laid out and fully illustrated. Some general shelf wear. This is a gorgeous antiquarian set.
This set has been in archival storage since 2005 and still requires additional verification of condition.
This is the ART EDITION, and is an incredibly high quality set.
This is a massive set.These are very large and heavy books.These books measure almost 10 inches tall!
#1899 OOT REV QL
The Real America in Romance: Complete in Thirteen Volumes - An Authentic History of America from the Discovery to the Present Day, 1435-1910. Profusely Illustrated with Portraits of Historical Characters and Views of the Sacred and Memorable Places etc. By Markham, Edwin
Edwin Markham
