New York: Virtue and Royston, Date: 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. 1876. Virtue and Royston [US]

[publisher: Virtue & Yorston, New York] Hardcover First Edition First edition; in-4°; beautiful leather binding with gilt and cold decoration; inside perfect condition, as new, in particular the steel plates; gilt cuts; the book is almost perfect; two small flaws; their is a small cut at the leather at the lower edge of the spine; one clasp is absent. the book is very heavy; (supplementary shipping costs);
[Paris, France] [Publication Year: 1876]
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