History of Cass County From 1825 to 1875
Cassopolis, Michigan: W. H. Mansfield, 1875. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo. v, 6-406 (1)pp. Original orange pebbled paper-covered boards with blind-stamped ruling on cover, gilt-stamped decor and lettering on cover and spine. Decorative blue endpapers. "In offering this little volume to the pioneers of Cass County and their descendants, the author is spared many fears as to its reception, by the knowledge that it will be read for the facts and incidents it contains, rather than for criticism of the style of their presentation... All the early settlers and publications that could be reached, have been consulted, and the aggregate of their recollections and information is before you in a condensed form and with some attempt at chronological connection" (The Author). Binding with some wear along edges, rubbed and small chips at corners. Slightly starting at inside covers. Block lightly age toned. Binding in overall good, interior very good condition. Protected my modern mylar. g to vg. Item #42974
Price: $225.00