The Temperance Reform and its Great Reformers - An Illustrated History
New York: Nelson & Phillips, 1878. 1st Edition. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine. Item #018409
Large, thick 8vo., xi(4)612pp. Sharp First Edition of this history of the anti-liquor movement and its early movers and shakers. Bound in bright blue cloth with titles outlined in blue against decorative gilt backgrounds on front board and spine. Illustrated with portraits of the politicians and other spokespeople of the movement. Square, tight and clean throughout save some mild, scattered foxing to prelims but clean interior with little if any page toning. Light wear to spine ends and tips. Cloth very lightly soiled in spots. Very well-preserved. A very pretty collectable copy of an uncommon item, particularly in such nice condition.
Price: $95.00