American Politics Literature Sammelband 1904 Life & Death of James Blair Scandal

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Americana, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, Literature, American Politics, Sammelband).

The Life and Death of James L. Blair, Original General Counsel of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition: A Resume of the Great Exposure Which Startled the Entire County.
Published 1904, St. Louis, Missouri by the Allied Printing Trades Council.
128 pages, 2 full page portraits. Text in English.

Bound with:

The Adventures of Miss Volney, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Published c. 1900, New York by Street & Smith.
188 pages. Text in English. (cover bound in at rear, work starts with title page).

And:

In Office: A Story of Washington Life and Society, by Lewis Vital Bogy.
Published 1891, Indianapolis, Indiana by Vincent Bros. Publishing Co.
202 pages. Text in English. (no cover, starts with title page).

Sammelband of three scarce late 19th/early 20th century dime novels. Binder's label at rear indicates a late 20th century assembly.

Institutional style cloth binding, gilt title lettering.

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

Binding gently age worn, joints slightly scuffed, remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is heavily toned as typical for cheap wood pulp paper, internally still 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 showing how this antique book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books. Flaws seen and described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 7" H x 5" W.

[B4089].