Beautiful set of 8 antique John Fiske American history books published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co. / The Riverside Press in the late 1890s.

Matching leather bindings with ornate gilt decoration, raised-style spine panels, red title labels and marbled paper-covered boards.

Set includes:

• The Discovery of America – Volumes I & II • The Beginnings of New England • Old Virginia and Her Neighbours – Volumes I & II • The American Revolution – Volumes I & II • The Critical Period of American History

One shown title page is dated 1898.

These books are well over 120 years old and show considerable age-related wear, particularly to the leather spines, edges and tops of several volumes. Please see photos closely for condition.

A great decorative library set as well as an interesting collection for someone interested in early American history, antique books or John Fiske.