Blue cloth decorated and titled in gilt
include some of topographical nature (interpreted) done by the famous 19th century French artist
The boards and binding are solid and tight with light shelfwear
“one of the most fascinating and polarizing figures in all of Americana — the mad genius of the Bronx
Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Infantry of the United States 1917 (Published 1918) ~ Illustrated ~ Sherman Edition
HOME LIBRARY OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE; Cyclopedia of Reference R.S. Peale 1887 ILLUST WORLD / CULTURES Blue cloth decorated and titledThe Home Library of Useful Knowledge; A Complete Cyclopedia of Reference, Historical, Biographical, Scientific and Statistical Knowledge, A Condensation of 52 Books in One Volume Edited by R. S. Peale, 1887 Illustrated Publisher: The Home Library Association, Chicago (1887) An unusual, fascinating complete book of knowledge and perspectives on a number of topics, from the late 19th century, produced by The Home Library Association. Published in 1887.