[Children's/Juvenile] America Begins: The Story of the Finding of the New World

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1938. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine-/Near Fine+. First Printing. Square demy 8vo (213 x 213mm): [78]pp, with numerous color and black-and-white full- and partial-page illustrations, including double-page world map. Publisher's illustrated paper-covered boards, tangerine end papers, illustrated title page; matching dust jacket priced $1.60. Tips barely worn, top edge dust-soiled, else a superb example, tightly bound and clean throughout, with the often-wanting jacket, fresh and bright baring trivial nicks to front panel and several archivally repaired closed tears. A brief history of the sea exploration important to the discovery of America and her first settlements. Dalgliesh was founding editor (in 1934) of Scribner's children's book division; three of her own books were runners-up for the Newbery Medal. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).