Binding is tight and pages are clean. Dedication and name of original owner on title page. No other marking or writing noted in book. Front paste down has a German language newpaper article attached and on the fep are pictures of U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Grover Cleveland. The text block is solid with red stain on top, front and bottom. Cover is solidly attached and appears to be fulbound leather, brown with decrative gilt and black pictures and lettering. Edges are mildly rubbed and corners and spine edges are bumped. 701 pages. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; 701 pages