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New York: Cosmopolitain Book Corporation, 1928. Book. Good. Hardcover. First American Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 456 pages. Bibliography. Family tree diagram. Frontis illustration of Baron Lionel de Rothschild. "... Carries on the history of the House of Rothschild as revealed by the relevant documents up to the Peace that concluded the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.... My aim has been to portray without prejudice or partiality the tremendous part which the House played in the events of the nineteenth century." - from Foreward. Prior owner's name upon decorated front free endpaper. Narrow two-inch opening between top of back board and backstrip else average wear..

2 volume set. Both volumes are fine copies in fine dust jackets.

New York: Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, 1928. 1928 at copyright pages. One states first edition; both match in publisher, design, size, appearance. Green cloth boards, gilt spine titles on black fields with gilt bands, moderate cover, edge wear, rub. Pages very good, pictorial plates throughout each. Owner's detail and plate to The Rise. Binds good; The Rise with mended hinges. Includes frontispiece plate of "Ancestral Home of the Rothschild Family at Frankfort-on-the-Main." Includes history of early Frankfort activities, the Napoleonic era and exploits by the House, Rothschild's business throughout the world, etc. Near very good and near fine. 432 & 457 pages. Insured post.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.