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Auction 95, Lot 426

"The Historical Writings of John Fiske", Fiske, John

Subject: American History

Period: 1902 (published)

Publication: The Riverside Press, Cambridge

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Size:
5.5 x 8.2 inches
14 x 20.8 cm
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Twelve volumes illustrated with many engravings, maps, charts, facsimiles etc. Hard bound burgundy buckram. Title, Fiske's signature, surrounding border and spine are all in gilt. Major sections are the Discovery of America, Old Virginia and Her Neighbors, The Beginnings of New England, The Dutch and Quaker Colonies in America, New France and New England, The American Revolution, and The Critical Period of American History. Nice edition on bond paper with tissue guards on plates. The complete set of 12 volumes.

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Condition: A

Nice edition on bond paper with tissue guards on plates. Very good condition with very light shelf wear and clean interiors.

Estimate: $180 - $200

Sold for: $120

Closed on 6/13/2001

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