Overview
SCARCE complete hardcover set, with all 26 volumes. The image of the author is signed on volume 1. All books are in Good (G) condition. Covers show definite wear, discoloration to spines, gilt titles are still legible. Pages are clean and straight but have foxing throughout. Bindings are tight. See pictures for more details. An amazing piece of history!
Volume 15 the binding is only attached by the hingecloth, first few pages are loose but inclued. Volume 22 the binding is cracked but still attached, but loose.
"This edition is limited to 204 sets, with the portrait signed by the author. Printed on Ruidael hand-made paper, with extra illustrations in colors. Nos 51-204. Bound in Parchment Back and Pompeian Paper Sides."
"Francis Hopkinson Smith (October 23, 1838 – April 7, 1915) was an American author, artist and engineer. He built the foundation for the Statue of Liberty, wrote many stories and received awards for his paintings.
His first popular book was Col. Carter of Cartersville (1891). His 1896 novel Tom Grogan and 1898 novel Caleb West were each the best selling book in the United States in the year of their release.
On March 1, 1915, Smith wrote the Carmel Arts and Crafts Club in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California about his collection of fifteen original paintings being sent for a exhibition at the Club on June 8 to June 26, 1915. It was his first venture out West."