Bidspirit auction | The Book of Wealth Ten

The Book of Wealth Ten Volumes by H. H. Bancroft - 'The Book of Wealth, Edition Cygne Noir, Limited to 150 copies this being number 138, printed for Col. Washington A. Roebling'. Signed by the author.  Each volume bound with cloth and silk and  with inset original watercolor by various artists including Will Hicok Lowe, (1853-1932)  Andre Castaigne (1860-1930) Irving Ramsey Wiles (1861-1948) , Helen Maitland Armstrong (born 1869), & H. Sandman.  The set includes 38 matted prints by various artists of the period with subjects relating to the theme of the set.  Dimensions: Each volume is 22 x 17 inches. Matted prints 22 x 17 inches.  Provenance: From a Bucks County collection.  Condition: All ten volumes in overall good condition with minor expected wear. The prints are also in good condition with some expected toning. All of the slipcases are in poor condition with loose and damaged hinges, etc.