A scarce if not rare "Salesman's dummy" for the full complete book which was sold by subscription only. Has a fine half-tone engraving frontispiece from photograph.Also has a number of black and white photos (photos) and illustrations. Maps printed in blue of Phillipines, Hawaii, Cuba and Puerto Rico. A colour lithographic plate of spine for the book to be published affixed to back endpaper section of this sample. This book has a Blue cover with gold print and rendering of the U.S. Capital. Prior owners gift inscription dated 1904 on front endpaper. Contents otherwise clean and bright. Bound ... View More...
