Bancroft, George. History of the United States

(Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1862-1872), octavo (9.25 in.), nine volumes, full calf, marbled edges and endpapers, gilt embellishments to boards, the spine having raised bands, title and volume labels; these volumes follow the American narrative from the continent's discovery through the American Revolution.

Private Collection, Denver, North Carolina

Some minor chips and light shelf wear; in exceptionally fine set for its age.