History of the United States of America during The Second Administration of James Madison, complete in 3 volumes, 1813-1817 (History of the United States of America Volumes 7-9)
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1891. First edition. Hardcover. 3 volume set, comprising the complete 'History of the United States of America during The Second Administration of James Madison'. Volumes number 7-9 of the larger set. First Edition, all published 1891. Hardcover, 8vos., original green cloth with gilt titles. All original contents and illustrations present, including a total of 22 plates and maps (some in color). Good to Very Good set overall. Light rubbing and shelfwear to the bindings. There is a 2x3-inch on the rear board of Volume 2 that is stained and abraded. Contents bright, clean and unmarked. Tight bindings. 3 volumes, the complete 2nd Administration of Madison. According to the BAL only 1500 copies of the first edition of each grouping were printed (BAL 22). Howes calls the set 'The most skillfully organized and most brilliantly presented interpretation of any period of our history yet attempted' (HOWES 53). Very Good / No Jacket. Item #0081173
Price: $360.00