1893 Rare History Book | Lossing's Story of a Great Nation | Leather Bound | Presidents Autographs & US History

Discover a rare piece of American history with the 1893 book "Lossing's Story of a Great Nation" by Benson J. Lossing. This hardcover book features a striking red leather binding adorned with gilt embossed titles and a vivid pictorial front cover, offering a rich visual appeal. Although the spine is missing and has been repaired using library binding tape, the book remains nicely bound throughout, retaining its integrity with 798 pages plus supplements. An acceptable copy for its age that highlights key milestones in military, naval, political, and civil achievements in the United States.

This historic volume is not just any book; it includes notable portraits and autographs of U.S. presidents along with brief biographical sketches, presenting a unique glimpse into the lives of these influential figures. Additionally, you will find concise chronological tables of the principal events in Universal History alongside a beautiful facsimile of the Declaration of Independence in the handwriting of its author and the autographs of the signers. Ideal for history enthusiasts, educators, or collectors, this book serves as both a decorative item and a valuable educational resource.

Fully Detailed Description:
Rare 1893 Book titled "Lossing's Story of a Great Nation" or, "Our Country's Achievements, Military, Naval, Political and civil" by Benson J. Lossing, published by Gay Brothers & Company, New York, 1893. Red leather binding with gilt embossed titles and pictorial front cover. Spine of book missing, has been repaired with Library binding tape, ffeps are loose, otherwise book remains nicely bound throughout and in good condition. An acceptable copy for its age. 798 pages plus supplements. Contains portraits and autographs of presidents with brief biographical sketches, together with concise chronological tables of the principal events in Universal History, also a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence in the handwriting of its author and the autographs of the signers, etc.

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