Signed First Edition What I Saw in Europe 1883 S.O. Thacher Cloth Hardcover Good

Kansas Publishing House, 1883. Signed first edition antiquarian cloth bound hardcover of What I Saw in Europe by S.O. Thacher.

The author has signed and inscribed the first blank page as follows:

"Mrs. Andrew Gray / from your friend / S.O. Thacher"

Travelogue recounting S. O. Thacher's experiences and observations during a journey through Europe in the late-19th century, reflecting the perspective of an educated American lawyer. The book offers descriptive accounts of the people, culture, and political landscapes he encountered in various nations, including England, France, and Italy, often contrasting European traditions with American democratic values. Thacher's writing serves as a blend of personal narrative and social commentary, capturing the popular interest in European travel and the contemporaneous American view of the Old World.

Good condition. Light scuffing to the covers. Bottom of spine worn. Binding is tight and square. A few spot stains to the page block edges that do not affect the interior pages. Pages crisp and clean. Solid book with shelf wear.