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1894 "Great Men and Famous Women" Edited by Charles Horne, Four Volumes

Item Details

Title and Author/Editor Great Men and Famous Women: A Series of Pen and Pencil Sketches of the Lives of More Than 200 of the Most Prominent Personages in History (Edited by Charles F. Horne)
Genre Biography, Autobiography and Memoirs, History
Illustrator Various
Type of Illustration Photogravures, Engraving
Binding Three quarter leather with textured cloth boards
Publisher or Printer Selmar Hess
Publication Year 1894
Period Antique
Place of Publication New York
Edition Statement First Edition
Volumes Volumes I-IV
Number of Books 4
Additional Information Each volume features four raised spine bands, gilt lettering, stained text edges and tissue-guarded illustrations.
  • Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.

Condition

- musty scent; wear to the covers with red rot, tears to material, bumped corners, rubbed edges and soiling; writing to endpapers; chipping, tanning, folds and tears to tissue-guards; writing to endpapers; tanning to text edges; foxing.

Dimensions

1.75" W x 12.0" H x 10.0" D

- measures one volume.

Item #

ITMG328336

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