North American Auction Company
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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 227

1882 1st Ed. Marvelous Wonders of the Whole World

Estimate: $200 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this 1882 first edition of, "Marvelous Wonders of the Whole World" by Henry Davenport Northrop published in 1882. The book features fantastic descriptions of adventures such as that of Henry Morton Stanley in the Dark Continent of Africa, Indians in the Western Frontier, Niagara Falls and many more. The book features numerous illustrations and has a beautifully decorated cover and spine with embossed and gilt images. The book shows good condition with wear consistent with its vintage age. The spine is slightly loose but does not affect the integrity of the book. The interior pages are in good condition with no signs of tears or foxing. The book measures 9" L x 6 1/2" W x 2" D.