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Set of 5 antique books, ‘The Frontier Series Illustrated’, published between 1870 and 1876. Each volume has a hardcover with … Read more Set of 5 antique books, ‘The Frontier Series Illustrated’, published between 1870 and 1876. Each volume has a hardcover with original forest green cloth, gilt lettered spines, and tissue guards between two black and white illustrations at the beginning. Volumes include: The Young Pioneers, Planting the Wilderness, Twelve Nights in the Hunters’ Camp, One Thousand Miles Walk, and The Cabin on the Prairie. All volumes published by Lee & Shepard; Boston. Great set for reading or just adding history & style to a shelf/library. See less
- Dimensions
- 4.75ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 7ʺH
- Styles
- Cabin
- Early American
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Printmaking Materials
- Textile
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Forest Green
- Condition Notes
- Good antique condition - signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Covers have edge and corner wear; some scuffs, … moreGood antique condition - signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Covers have edge and corner wear; some scuffs, spots, yellowing, pencil marks. In one of the volumes (The Young Pioneers) the illustrated pages at the beginning have separated from binding as shown in photo. Overall, the spines seem stable and they have faired well for almost 150 years. less
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