Bigelow, John

Les États-Unis D'Amérique en 1863 [= The United States of America in 1863]; Leur Histoire Politique ... La Civilisation du Monde Entier

Paris: L. Hachette, 1863. First edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [7], iv-xxiv, [1], 2-551, [1] pp. Turn of the twentieth century quarter marbled blue sheep over marbled paper boards with a green leather label on the spine lettered in gold, gold decorations on the spine. Marbled endpapers and pastedowns. Illustrated with charts and a folding table. Text in French. Nevins I 246. Sabin 5303. Nevins writes that this work was written by the then-consul-general in Paris. Nevins calls it an "important statistical reference work about the United States intended to correct misconceptions from Confederate propaganda". Bigelow's job was to secure favorable diplomatic relations with France on behalf of the Union, and to prevent France from recognizing the Confederacy. A fascinating Civil-war era history of the United States, published in the French language. An unusual example of cross-cultural publishing history. Near Fine. Item #000015922

The corners repaired and a tiny dampspot on the top edge of the textblock.

Price: $200.00