William H. Prescott Memoirs & Critical Essays 1845 lovely leather book Fort Washington 5 1/2" H x 7

5 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W

the book to our eyes has the distinctive look and feel of being an 18th century American leather binding

map paper toned with short split along one fold line

A scarce 19th century version

Front cover shows a map with route line above an ocean liner

William H. Prescott Memoirs & Critical Essays 1845 lovely leather book Fort Washington 5 1/2" H x 7(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, William H. Prescott, Biography, Essays). Biographical and Critical Miscellanies, by William H. Prescott. Published 1845, New York by Harper & Brothers. 638 pages. Text in English. Attractive antiquarian 1 2 leather binding, raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering, marbled covers & end papers, t. e. g. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Binding gently age worn with some