Old Tippecanoe: William Henry Harrison and His Time [President of the United States], Full Leather Binding

Nowalk, Conn.: Easton Press, 1997. [1997] FULL GENUINE LEATHER FINE BINDING by Easton Press -- NOT THE REGULAR TRADE CLOTH BINDING OR THE CHEAPER COMPOSITE LEATHER. Tan/brown leather binding features beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering, 422 pages including comprehensive Index. Sophisticated binding: Four raised ridges on spine; lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold -- a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand-selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance elegance of the book. Repeating eagle design on endpapers. Satin ribbon page markers bound in. Condition: Fine, never read, right from the publisher. Free of smelly old humidity stains and the smoke smell of a cigarette or cigar smoker. Stored in temperature-controlled bookcase. Book in gift-giving condition. The author, Freeman Cleaves, brings to light, Harrison as a vital link in the chain of this nation's Chief Executives. Harrison strongly influenced his successor's administration, making much of what occurred inevitable. He also influenced the source of politics in general over the succeeding decade. He made various promises during his campaign, but a cold he contracted at his inauguration developed into pneumonia and he died on April 4, 1841. The author speculated how Harrison would have coped with the problems and opportunities while in office. An excellent, insightful biography. In full leather, a beautiful book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will receive when you order. We ship promptly. . Full Leather Binding. Fine.