New York: The Gravure Company of America, 1901. 1st Edition.
Hardcover.
LIMITED EDITION, THIS BEING #47. A massive volume, measuring
17 x 20 1/2 inches. Rebound in modern cloth. WITH 24 FULL-PAGE STEEL
ENGRAVINGS OF EACH PRESIDENT FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON THROUGH WILLIAM
McKINLEY. Fine condition. Each plate is accompanied by a one-page essay
on the president by various famous writers of the day. First edition,
with no mention of Theodore Roosevelt and with McKinley mis-identified
as the 25th president. Item #1245573
Contains
a bookplate from the publisher presenting Copy #47 to J.W. Conger.
James W. Conger was a prominent Cleveland businessman and Republican
Party leader.