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Illustrated "Great Men and Famous Women" Complete Eight-Volume Set, 1894
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 | Gustave Doré (French, 1832–1883), Jacques Louis David_ (French, 1748–1825), Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (French, 1780–1867), and more |
| Type of Illustration | Photogravure, Engraving |
| Binding | Cloth |
| Publisher or Printer | Selmar Hess |
| Publication Year | 1894 |
| Period | Late 19th Century |
| Place of Publication | New York |
| Language | English |
| Complete Set | Yes |
| Volumes | I–VIII |
| Number of Books | 10 |
| Additional Information | Includes Vol. I and IV of a four-volume set published contemporaneously. |
- 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
- minor rubbing to covers; minor edge wear; minor wear to joints; losses to backstrips; dust residue throughout; foxing to some pages, particularly endpapers and pages with engravings
Dimensions
1.75" W x 12.0" H x 9.5" D
- measures one volume.
Item #
ITMG853692
