The Real America in Romance Volumes IV & VII (1912) Art Edition Hardcover Book Set

1912 The Real America in Romance Book Set Vol. IV & VII Edwin Markham

Overview

Own a beautiful pair of early twentieth-century historical volumes from The Real America in Romance series, edited by acclaimed American poet and historian Edwin Markham.

Published in 1912 by William H. Wise & Company, these handsome Art Edition hardcovers feature richly embossed black cloth bindings with decorative gilt spine details, making them ideal for collectors of antique books and historic home décor.

This matching set includes:

• Volume IV – Princess & Cavalier: The Age of Colonization (1570–1620)
• Volume VII – Dueling for Empire: The Age of Rivalry (1680–1700)

The series presents America's colonial history through engaging narratives based on historical events and notable figures. Designed to educate and entertain, these volumes capture the spirit of early American exploration, settlement, political conflict, and imperial rivalry.

More than a century after publication, these books remain beautiful examples of early twentieth-century craftsmanship and make impressive additions to libraries, offices, or historical collections.

Features

Series: The Real America in Romance

Editor: Edwin Markham

Publisher: William H. Wise & Company

Publication Year: 1912

Edition: Art Edition

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Binding: Embossed cloth with gilt spine decoration

Dimensions: 9.5" H x 6.5" W x 1" D

Condition: These antique hardcovers remain in very good vintage condition considering their age of more than 110 years. The embossed covers retain excellent decorative detail, while the gilt spine lettering remains attractive. Light rubbing, edge wear, and age-related handling are present, particularly around the spine ends and corners, as expected for antique books. Interiors appear clean with strong bindings.Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the item description.

Historical Background

The Real America in Romance was a multi-volume historical series produced in the early 1900s to bring America's colonial and frontier history to a broad audience. Edited by noted poet Edwin Markham, each volume explores a different era of early American development through historical narratives and period illustrations. The Art Edition is especially appreciated today for its elegant embossed bindings and decorative design, making these books favorites among collectors of antique Americana.

Genre:

• Americana
• Colonial History
• Historical Literature
• Antique Books
• Decorative Books