U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book
U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book U.S Government Institutions vs. European 1869 Townsend illustrated leather book
$ 225.00

(Old Books, 20th Century Books, Leather Books, Americana, U.S. History, United States Government, Illustrated Books).

The New World Compared with the Old: A Description of the American Government, Institutions and Enterprises and Those of Our Great Rivals at the Present Time, Particularly England and France, by George Townsend.
Published 1869, Hartford, Connecticut by S.M. Betts & Company.
653 pages. Text in English. Well illustrated throughout with full page plates containing multiple images. Publisher's catalog at rear.

Period full sheep leather binding, slightly raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering on contrasting black leather label.

This type of leather is often in very poor dried condition, this example is much nicer than typical thus.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather rubbed but still supple, joints slightly scuffed, remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this book survives.

Book Measures c. 9" H x 6" W.

[B4866].