New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1897. American history as seen through its publications, from the Bay Psalm book to early 19th century fiction. Illustrated with examples of works, portraits and more. 8vo (8.25" x 5 1/4'), tan cloth lettered in gilt and decorated in gilt and brown, gilt top, other edges uncut, large folding chronological chart, 402 pages. Externally worn, with light fraying the the spine ends, rubbed overall. Internally clean with no chips, tears, markings, and effectively no foxing. Endpapers a bit soiled. Hinges intact but binding a little shaken, with separation between two gatherings toward the front of the book. Still a nice, solid copy, internally clean despite the exterior wear.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bookseller: Resource Books, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 000186
Title: American Lands and Letters: The Mayflower to Rip-Van-Winkle
Author: Mitchell, Donald G
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fair
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1897
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: AMERICAN HISTORY BOOKS PRINTING EARLY IMPRINTS UNITED STATES
Bookseller catalogs: American History and Biography; Books, Paper, Printing, Publishing, Typography;

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