1892 grey hardcover w/highly embossed front cover (whole cover) that reads "COLUMBUS SERIES MAY BLESSINGS BE UPON THE HEAD OF CADMUS THE PHOENICIANS OR WHOEVER IT WAST THAT INVENTED BOOKS Tho. Carlyle 1492 1892" and has a cameo picture of Columbus and his three ships. Not ex library. Spine is also overall embossed w/the title block being gold gilt (spine lightly suntanned). Minor wear on spine ends and cover edges w/few, small dark spots. Pages are age toned, flexible and odor free with no hinge splits. End papers are printed in red and have advertisements of the Burlington Railroad, other books, St. Jacobs Oil, Bromo-Seltzer, Art Books, Ceylon Planters' Tea Co. and the Simplex Typewriter. Beautiful, antique, rare volume that would make a great gift or library addition. Contact us if you would like pictures. International buyers contact us before purchasing. Ships next business day from Midwest US in protective packaging from smoke free environment. Each item individually inspected and sanitized for your safety. Contact us for a link to our Amazon store to see all of our fabulous items! Box 5.