Discover this set of three presidential biographies from The Easton Press. First, 'Franklin Pierce: Young Hickory of the Granite Hills' by Roy Franklin Nichols, published in 1988 with The Easton Press Edition. Second, 'Grant: A Biography' by William S. McFeely, copyrighted in 1987 with an unstated edition. Third, 'Zachary Taylor: Soldier, Planter, Statesman of the Old Southwest' by K. Jack Bauer, from 1997 and also in The Easton Press Edition. The books are in good condition. The covers have minor damage like soiling, staining, and shelf - wear. The text blocks are gilded, with some tarnishing, scratching, and staining. There are bookplates in the front pastedown. Pages occasionally feature an embossed emblem in the bottom corner. 'Franklin Pierce' has some page staining, but overall, pages are bright, clean, intact, and legible. Bindings are tight and sturdy, and attached ribbon bookmarks have creasing and fraying.
These books are great for reading and adding to your collection. When reading, handle them gently to avoid further damage to the covers and ribbon bookmarks. To maintain the books, store them in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. This helps prevent further tarnishing of the gilded text blocks and keeps the pages in good condition. If you notice any stains or dirt on the covers, you can use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe them. Don't use any harsh chemicals as they might damage the leather. When you're done reading, use the ribbon bookmarks to mark your place and close the books carefully to keep the bindings tight.
