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1906 | The Making of America Vol. X Public Welfare | Limited Editorial Edition

RM 50.01

A fascinating antique volume from The Making of America, an ambitious early 20th century series examining the political, economic and social development of the United States. This is Volume X, Public Welfare, published in 1906 and edited under Robert Marion La Follette.

This copy is part of the Editorial Edition limited to only 1,000 copies, as stated on the beautifully decorated limitation page. The series was issued in ten volumes, with this final volume devoted to public welfare and social conditions in America. Topics include charity, philanthropy, hospitals, education, immigration, public health, crime, poverty relief and other issues shaping American society during the Progressive Era. 

Condition: Antique used condition with considerable age related exterior wear. Leather spine shows rubbing, fading, chipping and loss at the ends. Boards and corners show rubbing and edge wear. Pages have expected age toning. Binding remains intact. Please review photos for full condition.


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