the book to our eyes has the distinctive look and feel of being an 18th century American leather binding
Illustrated throughout with a profusion of full page tinted photographic view plates
Profusely illustrated throughout with vintage b&w photos taken all over the state
map paper toned with short split along one fold line
William H. Prescott Memoirs & Critical Essays 1845 lovely leather book Fort Washington the book to our eyes(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, William H. Prescott, Biography, Essays). Biographical and Critical Miscellanies, by William H. Prescott. Published 1845, New York by Harper & Brothers. 638 pages. Text in English. Attractive antiquarian 1 2 leather binding, raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers & end papers, t. e. g. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Binding gently age worn with some