Lot 3048
[BINDINGS]. A group of 11 works in 96 volumes, most in fine half leather bindings, including works relating to American history and law, condition generally good.
Estimate
$400 - $600

Sold for $693

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[BINDINGS]. A group of 96 volumes, most in fine half leather bindings, including works relating to American history and law.


Together, 11 works in 96 volumes, various sizes, most in half morocco or leather or in original cloth bindings gilt, condition generally good. 

This lot is located in Chicago.
Condition Report
Condition generally good. Complete list of works in lot:
1. PARKMAN, Francis. [Works]. Boston et al: Charles C. Little and James Brown et at, 1851-1867. 12 volumes, 8vo. 20th-century half morocco. 

2. BEVERIDGE, Albert J. The Life of John Marshall. Boston et al: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1929. 2 volumes, 8vo. Later half morocco. Provenance: Billy Veeck (signature). 

3. GABRIEL, Ralph Henry, editor. The Pageant of America. New Haven, CT et al: Yale University Press et al: 1927. 15 volumes, 8vo. Original cloth.

4. ROOSEVELT, Theodore. Presidential Addresses and State Papers. NY: P.F. Collier & Son, n.d. 4 volumes, 8vo. Original cloth.

5. America Great Crises in Our History Told by its Markers. Chicago: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 1925. 10 volumes, 8vo. Original roan.

6. SMITH, George W. History of Illinois and Her People. Chicago et al: The American Historical Society, Inc., 1927. 6 volumes, 4to. Original roan. Provenance: David H. Jackson (laid in for partially printed document for proof of portrait).

7. FOSTER, Ellsworth D., editor in chief. The American Educator. Chicago: Ralph Durham Company, 1924. 8 volumes, 8vo. Original cloth.
Provenance: Wilma Duncan (signature). “Extension edition.”

8. PUTNEY, Albert H. Popular Law Library. Chicago: Cree Publishing Company, 1910-1912. 12 volumes, 8vo. Original cloth. Third edition. 

9. ANDREAS, A.T. History of Chicago. Chicago: A.T. Andreas, 1884. 3 volumes, 4to. 20th-century half morocco. 

10. Story Case-Business Law. Chicago: Commerce Clearing House, 1915. 5 volumes (of 8, lacking III and VII), 8vo. Original cloth.

11. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. NY: Bureau of National Literature, Inc., n.d. 19 volumes, 8vo. Original cloth.


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