The Centennial History of the United States (1776 - 1886), Philadelphia 1877. Subscription Prospectus Americana Illustrated

McCabe, James D. The Centennial History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent to the Close of the First Century of American Independence. Philadelphia, Chicago, and St. Louis: The National Publishing Company, 1877.

Subscription Prospectus (Canvassing Sample, Salesman Dummy). Octavo. Original publisher's decorative red cloth stamped in black and gilt with centennial eagle device to the front board. Illustrated throughout with numerous historical engravings and portraits, including engraved portrait frontispieces of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, each with original tissue guard and facsimile signature.

A Very Good Prospectus format, complete with preliminary leaves, sample text, engraved plates, publisher advertisements, binding samples, and unused subscriber record leaves. Contents are clean and unmarked, light age toning, closed tear on one fold-out ad; all samples present. Binding is sound and square. Gilt remains bright and attractive. Cloth shows light rubbing and minor wear to extremities. 

Issued during the Centennial era, the volume reflects the patriotic spirit surrounding the nation's first hundred years and remains an appealing artifact of American history.

Prepared for traveling subscription agents, this prospectus was used to secure advance orders for the completed work before publication. Included are sample chapters, illustrations, advertisements, subscriber forms, and examples of available bindings. Such prospectuses provide a glimpse into nineteenth-century American publishing and book marketing. 

Additional pictures are gladly provided on request. Book will be carefully wrapped and boxed securely for safe handling during transit, with international shipping available.
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