Circa 1900 Books on Temperance

Item Details

A pair of circa 1900 books on temperance. Included are 15 Years In Hell by Luther Benson published by Carlon & Hollenbeck from Indianapolis in 1885, and The Curse of Drink, or Stories of Hell’s Commerce by Elton R. Shaw published in 1910. Both books are presented in cloth pressed hardcovers with gilt inlay details to the front and spine.

• Please note, the items in this home were exposed to tobacco smoke. EBTH has done its best to accurately relate condition, but interested parties may wish to take this into consideration before bidding.

Condition

- surface and edge wear throughout; scuffs and markings to cover; cover and text fading; pages discolored, torn, and creased; personal inscriptions to cover pages; loose hinges; cap and tail are damaged.

Dimensions

- measurements of larger book.

Item #

17ATL033-185