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Rayback, Robert J : Millard Fillmore: Biography of a President

The Easton Press, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1959

[1959] Maroon, full leather hardcover featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering. Biography, includes historical photos in text, 470 pages. Sophisticated, fine binding has four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Endpapers feature repeating design of the Presidential Eagle. Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of each book. Satin ribbon page marker bound in binding. Condition: Book is New, fine, actually pristine. Free of cracks, tears to binding. Gilt lettering and designs on binding are Fine. Free of bookplates, stickers, writing, and page tears. Internally: Pages are crisp and clean, text clear and very readable. Photos clear and vivid. Book kept in temperature-controlled environment - no smelly damp stains or the smell of a previous smoker. Book never read, purchased as a collectible. Fillmore: Although not blessed with brilliance, charisma, or dramatic flair, he could nonetheless be eloquent, such as in his compelling plea to Congress to effect a compromise that would thwart the secession of the southern states. When Congress responded, the President signed the Compromise of 1850 into law. The measure postponed civil war for more than a decade. Although unexplained and unfortunate, most of the official papers of Fillmore's administration were destroyed. What remained, the author, Robert J. Rayback, was able to piece together to give documented substance to Fillmore and his three years in office. Rayback's portrayal lauds Fillmore's astuteness and assays his faults. One professor concludes from the book that "without Fillmore there could have been no Lincoln." A historical book. Leather bound and very collectible. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. Book Condition: Near Fine. Binding: Leather

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