[Rarebooks] FS: Iris, 1852, with fine early color plates of Native Americans

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[EASTMAN, MARY & SETH] HART, JOHN (EDITOR). THE IRIS: AN ILLUMINATED 
SOUVENIR FOR MDCCCLII (1852). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Grambo & Co. 
1852. First Edition. Octavo (6-1/4" x 9-1/4") bound in the original 
full embossed morocco with a gilt decorative figure in the center of 
both covers and gilt lettering on the spine. Neatly rebacked at an 
early date with most of the original spine retained. Most notable for 
the color plates of scenes of Native Americans, some of the earliest 
chromolithographs made. Also with many articles and poems about Native 
Americans, most (18) by Mary Eastman. Two of the twelve plates are 
lacking--the Presentation plate and The Landing of William Penn--but 
the Illuminated Title Page plate, the List of Illustrations plate, and 
all eight chromolithographs of Native Americans by P. S. Duval after 
drawings by Capt. Seth Eastman are present. They include depictions of 
"Indian Courtship" and an "Indian Marriage Custom." Light to moderate 
foxing throughout, the plates darkened a bit but still quite 
attractive. Binding also quite good with hinges secure. Nineteenth 
century bookplate of C. S. Longscope on the front pastedown. Very Good 
copy with early color plates of Native Americans.    $650

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