{"product_id":"the-youths-history-of-the-united-states-edward-s-ellis-1887-two-volume-set-parts-i-iv-cassell-leather-hardcover","title":"The Youths' History of the United States Edward S. Ellis 1887 Two-Volume Set Parts I-IV Cassell Leather Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Youths' History of the United States\u003c\/em\u003e by Edward S. Ellis, A.M., is offered here as the 1887 Cassell Publishing Company two-volume set: Volume I, containing Parts I-II, and Volume II, containing Parts III-IV as bound and labeled. Ellis traces United States history from the discovery of America by the Northmen to his present time, with numerous wood-engraved illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth substantial volumes retain their original decorated leather binding, with embossed framing on the boards and gilt lettering and ornaments on the spines. The set includes its comprehensive contents and lists of illustrations; the pictured illustration list includes subjects from the Civil War and its aftermath through scenes and figures including Lincoln's grave, Yosemite Valley, Horace Greeley, Fortress Monroe, and the end of the Oyster War.\u003c\/p\u003ePublication Details\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Edward S. Ellis, A.M.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cassell Publishing Company, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1887\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopyright: 1887 by O. M. Dunham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Two hardcover volumes in original full leather boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume I: Parts I-II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume II: Parts III-IV, as bound and labeled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBook Features\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous wood-engraved illustrations, all present in both text blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbossed decorative leather board framing and gilt spine titling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarbled endpapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssued without dust jackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eCondition\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volume I is Poor to Fair; Volume II is Fair. Volume I has severe structural failure. Its dry, brittle leather covers have heavy scuffing, surface scratching, edge rubbing, and corner wear; the front cover is completely detached and the back cover is barely connected at the hinge. Its spine is dry and cracked, with severe chipping, losses at the head and foot, and complete splitting along the joints. The internal hinges are fully split, and the loose rear board hangs by exposed cords\/webbing. Despite this, the text block remains intact, with moderate wear, age toning, foxing, and edge chipping and spotting consistent with nineteenth-century paper; all wood-engraved illustrations are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolume II's original full leather boards remain present but show significant edge wear, rubbing, corner dings, surface scuffing, and spotting; the leather is aged and brittle. Its spine is poor, dry and cracked, with severe scuffing, chipping, and splitting along the joints. The text block is generally secure, though the internal hinges are deeply cracked and strained, with visible webbing at the gutters. Pages and text block are Good with moderate wear, age toning, foxing, and edge chipping and spotting consistent with nineteenth-century paper. The numerous wood-engraved illustrations remain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs as they show the actual item for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease ask questions if you are unsure about any details on the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVL - STL-TU\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cassell Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45742697185456,"sku":"SG-22070-S","price":84.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/5990\/8661\/files\/img_01_6e6e005a-713b-4787-a1c0-e06e3162616d.png?v=1793145028","url":"https:\/\/juststuffisell.com\/products\/the-youths-history-of-the-united-states-edward-s-ellis-1887-two-volume-set-parts-i-iv-cassell-leather-hardcover","provider":"Just Stuff I Sell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}