Men of Our Times; Or Leading Patriots of the Day. Being Narratives of the Lives and Deeds of ....

Hartford, Conn.: Hartford Publishing Co., 1868. 1868. FIRST EDITION HARDCOVER, GREEN BINDING WITH GILT DESIGNS AND IN-BLIND FRAME-LIKE DESIGNS. Deep brown endpapers. Illustrated with 18 steel portraits, including frontispiece with tissue overlays, 575 pages and three pages of publisher's advertising at end. THIS IS NOT A RECENT REPRINT, FACSIMILE, OR A BOOK ON DEMAND. THIS IS THE 1868 FIRST EDITION. Condition of binding: Light age wear, soiling/stains, shelf wear, light bumps. Internally: Scattered offsets from portraits, occasional foxing, light bug infestation. Overall book is Good Plus. Book free of the smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. The book appears to be in better condition than expected because of the way former owner(s) preserved the book. This antiquarian book, over 154 years old, features biographical sketches and anecdotes of statesmen, generals, and orators, such as Lincoln, Grant, Chase, Greeley, Douglass, Phillips, and Beecher. It was researched and written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. A wonderful, insightful volume. Collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We will be pleased to serve you. We ship promptly.. First Edition. Hardcover. Good Plus.