History of the War with Mexico (Antique Book)

This is a significant historical volume titled 'History of the War with Mexico,' likely an edition published in the mid-19th century (circa 1840s-1850s). The book is bound in a brown, textured cloth over boards, a common binding style for educational and historical texts of that era. The spine features gilded (gold-stamped) lettering that is somewhat faded but still clearly legible. Below the title text, there is a visible embossed or blind-stamped decorative figure, possibly representing a military motif or an eagle, which was a standard design element for patriotic histories of the time. The text block is thick, indicating a comprehensive work, and the top edges of the pages show heavy tanning and dust accumulation consistent with age. Structurally, the book shows significant wear: there is fraying and loss of fabric at the head and foot of the spine, softening and bumping of the corners, and the hinges appear fragile. The cloth shows some discoloration and rubbing across the surface. The paper edges are yellowed, suggesting a high acidic content typical of 19th-century mass-produced paper. Despite the external wear, the presence of original gold lettering is a positive indicator of original craftsmanship.