Lot 273
COLTON [AMERICANA] Life & Times Henry Clay, 2 vol 1846

Estimate: $100 - $209

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COLTON, Calvin [AMERICANA] THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY CLAY, 2 vol. 1846

Offered by John Bale Books LLC., jbalebooks@gmail.com

COLTON, Calvin. THE LIFE AND TIMES OF HENRY CLAY, 2 volumes. NY: Barnes, 1846.  Publisher’s sea green cloth binding with gilt spine lettering and designs, all edges gilt.  

Some foxing, toning and light wear to text; cloth evenly faded; corners and spine edges rubbed, spine ends fraying. Overall in acceptable condition.  Early owner’s name on endpapers.  

A fair example of this style of binding, decorated with a cut of Clay’s estate, Ashford. About 9 1/4 inches tall.