Bartlett American Scenery 2 Volume Set Deluxe Red Morocco 1855 Complete VGC For Sale

American Scenery Bartlett 2 Vol Set Deluxe Red Morocco c1855 Complete with All Plates VG.J. S. Virtue, London, c1855. Both volumes are in Very Good condition, would grade higher but for some splitting from covers at ends of otherwise fine spines.A complete, two-volume matched set of American Scenery; or Land, Lake, and River Illustrations of Transatlantic Nature. This is a superior, collector-grade example of William Henry Bartlett\'s definitive mid 19th century vision of America.

• Volumes: Two (2) Quarto Volumes, complete.
• Binding: Matching deluxe full red morocco leather. Ornate blind-stamped and gilt-tooled decorative borders to all covers.
• Spines: Each volume features five raised bands with brilliant gold-tooled compartments and crisp gilt lettering. Spines have beginning of splitting from covers at ends of spines (See photos).
• Integrity: Both volumes featuretight, original hinges. No loose pages, dog ears, or detached boards. All edges gilt (AEG).