Description
Offered here is a handsome and substantial 4-volume set of A Popular History of the United States by William Cullen Bryant and Sydney Howard Gay, published in 1888. Bound in richly decorated leather with gilt tooling and all edges gilt (3-sided gold gilding), this set presents a distinguished shelf appearance. Lavishly illustrated throughout with portraits, engravings, and historical scenes, these volumes capture the sweep of early American history in a highly visual and accessible way. Bryant, one of America’s foremost 19th-century poets, partnered with journalist Sydney Howard Gay to create a work that was both literary and scholarly, appealing to a wide audience of readers in the post-Civil War era. Condition: Well cared for set, showing expected age wear to bindings but still sound and attractive. Gilt edges remain bright, illustrations crisp, interiors clean overall. Please see images for the actual books you will receive; additional photographs are available upon request. Author: William Cullen Bryant, Sydney Howard Gay Publisher/Date: 1888 Binding: Leather with gilt decoration, all edges gilt Format: 4 Volumes, Illustrated Subject: American History, 19th Century Americana
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