Lot 083 - "Lossing's New History of the United States" Antique American History Book by Benson J. Lossing, LL.D., Published by Gay Brothers & Co., New York, 1892

Lot 083 - "Lossing's New History of the United States" Antique American History Book by Benson J. Lossing, LL.D., Published by Gay Brothers & Co., New York, 1892This is an antique history of the United States from the discovery of the American continent to 1892. The green cloth cover features elaborate gilt embossing including a medallion with the U. S. Capitol building, a portrait medallion, crossed rifles, and foliate decorative motifs. Spine titled in gilt. By Benson J. Lossing, LL. D. Published by Gay Brothers & Co., 14 Barclay Street, New York, 1892. The text is described on the title page as covering

Here is a summary of the likely significance of the text from ChatGPT: The inscription reads:

with remnants of the original painted finish visible

the diary records "principal occupations of the day

The tintype exhibits surface wear

Pre-Auction Notes: we have not authenticated any of these autographs and do not attest to their genuineness

" Reverse of cream tag contains exhibition rules stating "The name of the exhibitor is sealed until after the judges complete their awards

The paint is in good shape and the image is crisp

Pre-Auction Notes: Approximate measurements - Pit-to-Pit: 19"

with subjects dressed in period attire including bustled dresses

00 reward for arrest for buying stolen property and jumping bail

crossed rifles

Filled with a large collection of vintage buttons in various materials including Bakelite