Salesman’s Sample 1892 Book: The Discovery and Conquest of the New World by Washington Irving, Conquest of Mexico and Peru by W.W. Robertson, D.D. and A Perfect History of the United States by Benjamin Rush Davenport***Salesman’s Sample 1892 Book: The Discovery and Conquest of the New World by Washington Irving, Conquest of Mexico and Peru by W.W. Robertson, D.D. and A Perfect History of the United States by Benjamin Rush Davenport.Published in 1892, to commemorate the 400-year anniversary of the Columbus Voyages these history themed books were market together in one sample book. This well preserved example of the book salesman’s tools of the trade is a single sample book for the marketing and ordering of three history books from the same publisher. The inner pages retain remarkably well preserved brilliant color illustrations, salesman notes inserted in the binding , directing the customers attention to various aspects of the product. Order pages incorporated into the binding at the back of the book, among other unique to the salesman’s sample features. Oxblood red leather cover over hard boards with gilt lettering. Excellent near fine interior, exterior cover and spine shows age and handling wear.8 x 10 ½ x 1 inch

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