1876 – Our Country – Lossing | United States Centennial Anniversary 3vol edition

A rare 19th-century historical account of America. Written by Benson Lossing, this book, Our Country, provides a comprehensive look at the history of the United States beginning with the discovery of the Americas. Lossing’s book contains important information of the American Revolution, the Civil War, important men of America, presidents, and includes, at the end of Volume III, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and Washington’s Farewell Address, and much more.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Our Country: A Household History for All Readers, from the Discovery of America to the Present Time
• Author(s): Benson John Lossing
• Publisher: New York, Johnson & Miles
• Edition: 1876–78. Centennial edition.
• Binding: Leather spine and corners with marbled boards
• Format: (4to), 3 volumes
• Size: 10 in × 8 in
• Collation: 1,866 pages, continuous pagination
• Illustrations: In-text engravings throughout
• Contents Include:
  • Declaration of Independence
  • Articles of Confederation
  • Constitution of the United States
  • Washington’s Farewell Address
  • Chapters on Revolutionary War and Civil War

Condition:

Very Good. Leather bindings are solid with minor corner rubbing. Gilt edges are intact. Hinges strong, pages clean, text block firm. Illustrations sharp and undamaged.

Why Collect This?

• Printed during the U.S. centennial
• Includes full texts of founding documents

Item Number: # 29861