Campaign Hand Book and Citizens Manual -1872

1872. Fair. Inactive mold, some spotting. Extremities worn.. A collection of "the most important facts, and statistics, relating to the Political History of the country", including brief biographical sketches of the Presidents. Reprints the Constitution, Declaration of Independence. Provides interesting insight into how early American history was perceived by Americans in the 1870s, and which historical figures they considered the most important. Single vol. (6.5" by 4.5"), pp. 232, in original brown/purple cloth stamped in blind and gold.