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Beautiful vintage 2-volume set of La Fayette by Brand Whitlock, published by D. Appleton and Company. These handsome hardcover books feature dark cloth bindings with ornate gold gilt lettering and decorative designs on the spines.
A fascinating biography of Marquis de Lafayette, the French military officer and statesman closely associated with the American and French Revolutions. An attractive set for collectors of vintage books, historical biographies, Americana, French history, or decorative library books.
Book Details:
Title: La Fayette
Author: Brand Whitlock
Volumes: I & II — complete 2-volume set
Publisher: D. Appleton and Company
Publication era: 1929
Binding: Hardcover / cloth
Decoration: Gold gilt lettering and ornamentation
Vintage Des Forges Books De Luxe, Milwaukee bookseller label present
Condition: Good vintage condition with age-related wear, page toning and edge wear. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
These nearly 100-year-old books display beautifully together and would make an excellent addition to a vintage library, historical collection, office, study, or bookshelf décor.
Important: The books date to the original 1929 publication period, but first-edition/first-printing status has not been independently confirmed, so the listing does not represent them as a first edition.