Messages and Papers of the Presidents, by James D. Richardson 1897. Eleven volume set, including index, in very good condition. Bound in full leather with all 3 page-edges gilt; binding firm, leather still supple although chipped on the spine in a few spots, as shown in photos. Current owner's date of purchase (1975) penciled in upper corner of front endpaper of all 11 volumes. Heavy set, each volume weighs close to four pounds.