History of the Great Lakes

History of the Great Lakes, Chicago, J. H. Beers and Co., 1899. First edition.

History of the Great Lakes, Chicago, J. H. Beers and Co., 1899. First edition. Two large,heavy quartos illustrated in full leather and in very good condition. Vol. I,298pp. Vol II, 1108p. Five pages of fold out maps in perfect condition, scores of illustrations of all types of lake vessels, colection of the biographies of the prominent lake men, along with the first general history of the Great Lakes. Covers are blind stamped and have gilt titles. All edges gilt. Beautiful Victorian royal blue end papers with gold metallic type vines. A formidable set in nearly fine condition. History of the Great Lakes. PLEASE NOTE: **If you are ordering from outside of the USA or Canada you must email lisrose@ararefindbooks.com for shipping charges prior to ordering**