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MESSAGE US IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL PHOTOS - Near perfect! Close to perfect for a 1968 Hardcover ! A superior collector-grade example. Well-preserved for a vintage 1968 hardcover. Pages/Page Edges are extremely clean, bright and crisp with no writing, highlighting, or markings. Binding is tight and secure. Covers are very clean. An outstanding example of a well-preserved vintage hardcover.
The Annals of America – Volume 13 (1905–1915)
The Progressive Era
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1968
A beautifully preserved example of one of the most historically rich volumes in the prestigious Annals of America series.
This volume covers the transformative Progressive Era (1905–1915) — a defining period of reform, industrial growth, labor movements, political upheaval, and cultural change in the United States.
Inside you will find primary source selections from:
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Woodrow Wilson
• Louis D. Brandeis
• Upton Sinclair
• Mark Twain
• Robert Frost
• John D. Rockefeller
...and many more
This 1968 edition is bound in the classic deep blue publisher’s boards with crisp gilt spine decoration and embossed front cover titling. The binding remains tight and square, with sharp corners and clean, bright page edges.
What truly elevates this copy:
Several pages in the beginning of the book remain uncut, a strong indication of minimal handling over the past five decades. For collectors, uncut leaves are a preservation hallmark — a sign this volume has largely been admired rather than read.
Collector Highlights
• 1968 original printing
• Deep blue textured boards with embossed title
• Bright, clean gilt spine lettering
• Tight binding, square spine
• Sharp corners, no fraying
• Clean interior
• Uncut pages present toward the front of the publication
• Displays beautifully on shelf
Why Collectors Seek This Series
The Annals of America was designed as a documentary history — presenting original writings, speeches, and primary source material that shaped the United States. It remains a cornerstone reference set for those building a serious Americana or presidential-era collection.
Volumes in well-preserved condition are increasingly sought after, especially examples showing minimal handling like this one.
Condition – Truly Outstanding
This copy is in near fine collector condition:
• Deep blue textured hardcover boards are vibrant and clean
• Silver spine titling is crisp and glossy
• Corners are sharp
• Binding is tight and solid
• Pages are clean, bright, and appear unread
• No writing, markings, or odors
For a volume published in 1968, the preservation is exceptional. This is the kind of copy collectors look for when building a high-grade set.
Additional Volumes Available
We currently have several additional volumes from The Annals of America in similar Fine to Near Fine condition that have not yet been listed.
If you are searching for a specific volume or looking to build out a set, feel free to send us a message. We are in the process of listing them and can prioritize the volume you need.
Serious collectors are encouraged to inquire while availability lasts, as individual volumes may sell before the full set is completed.
A Collector’s Piece
The Annals of America series has long been sought after by:
• History collectors
• Britannica enthusiasts
• Americana collectors
• Early Republic scholars
• Decorative library display buyers
Volume 13 of The Annals of America captures the powerful and reform-driven years of 1905–1915 — the heart of the Progressive Era. Through original historical documents, speeches, essays, and firsthand accounts, this volume explores the rise of industrial reform, trust-busting, labor movements, social justice campaigns, and the leadership of figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.
It is a vivid portrait of a nation confronting corruption, corporate power, immigration, and modernization — laying the groundwork for America’s role on the world stage in the years leading to World War I.
Whether you are completing your set or acquiring this as a standalone historical volume, this copy presents beautifully and will elevate any serious collection.
