University of Cincinnati Libraries — Archives and Rare Books Library

Binding Description

Later half-leather binding with blue-and-tan marbled-paper boards, leather corners, and an ornate gilt spine title. No original publisher's cloth is visible in the supplied photographs.

Provenance

Marks record the Public Library of Minneapolis and University of Minnesota Education Library. The rebinding predates Cincinnati’s acquisition; acquisition details are unrecorded.

Provenance Chain

• Public Library of Minneapolis
• University of Minnesota Education Library
• Unrecorded transfer and acquisition history
• University of Cincinnati Libraries — Archives and Rare Books Library

Copy Notes

• The title, Gilpin dedication, and 1859 copyright entry survive.

Evidence and Documentation

Repository scans, correspondence, and catalog record, July–September 2026