This is a fancy present item for history buffs, art collectors or, of course, bibliophiles.
First published in 1942, it's an original edition, considered the best single volume collection of Currier & Ives readily available. It is in great condition, with very slight wear on one corner of the cover and some minor marks on the cover itself, with an Ex Libris label on the within cover. There are hundreds of plate examples, consisting of many in color. The editor also consists of a great deal of historical and biographical details.