Description: 🇺🇸 Our First Century: Being a Popular Descriptive Portraiture of the One Hundred Great and Memorable Events of Perpetual Interest in the History of Our Country, Political, Military, Mechanical, Social, Scientific and Commercial: Embracing Also Delineations of all the Great Historical Characters Celebrated in the Annals of the Republic; Men of Heroism, Statesmanship, Genius, Oratory, Adventure and Philanthropy by R. M. Devens Springfield, Mass C. A. Nichols & Co 1880 A factual, fascinating documented historical record of U.S.' most historic events w/detailed accuracy. In fact, 5hat's exactly why this book was Accepted into the U.S. Library of Congress in 1877. Ref. provided page confirmation photo. Splendidly Illustrated w/Several Hundred Plates, Portraits & other Historical Embellishments 🇺🇸 To be sure, 1004 book pages include the finest detailed & illustrated black & white engraving copies appearing throughout; 400 total count. A gloriously colored early U.S. period engraving copy appears at front of book; our listings' view. 🇺🇸 Tall, thick octavo, 1004 page Hard Cover book, publisher's original gilt lettering in dark brown spine, remaining in FINE CONDITION. Actually, the BEST condition you'll find anywhere else on internet .. i.e., dealer, collector sites .. we know this because we spent over an hour researching. CONDITION is key to these rare, old books. This book has it in spades. 7.25" Width X 11" Height x 3.25" Spine Weight: 7.5 lbs CONDITION - The Fine Print:Original binding; spine still tight, strong. Smooth soft buckskin feel tan hide, thin shamy covered front & back also in great cond for age showing some color variations, however, wonderfully aged patina. Book's foremost front & back areas each display 2 pgs of early hand crafted red -marbled, heavy lining paper, remaining in excellent cond. A minor front cover peel has been repaired nicely (still showing in pic #7, now gone) & one corner has tip of frame exposed, otherwise .. very, very good for an 1855 large American historological book such as this. Interior's 1004 pages are free of tears, rips, handwriting, notes, etc. Overall, GREAT interior in exceptionally fine condition. NnLast 100 pg area show intermittent pages w/slight, small transluscent spots .. not detracting from reading text. Overall grade: very, very good - great. ▶️ Prior to bid &/or purchase, contact us w/ALL questions pls, feel free to ask .. happy to answer.. Check out our other fine antiques listings on offer as we continue to downsize a fine, old estate throughout the rest of the year. Don't miss your chance to own this rarest, intriguing view capturing U.S. American history & all it's memorable events .. Our First Century. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ▶️ 🚫 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SHIPS WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. Lower 48 States Only, at this time, via USPS Economy ground, due to book weight & keeping ship costs down. Includes full purchase value insurance & a tracking no. will be provided. We professionally wrap, ensuring extra care double wrapping & insulation within a strong, sturdy box, securely sealed. THANKS FOR LOOKING.
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Springfield, Mass.
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: North America
Author: R. M. Devens
Publisher: C. A. Nichols & Co.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: U.S. HISTORICAL 1776 - 1876
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1880
