Description: US History In Chapbook FormSTORY OF THE FOURTH OF JULYBy Uncle Ned, illustrated by William Howland[circa 1859]Second edition of this near-miniature patriotic tale as told by Revolutionary War veteran Uncle Ned, number 7 in the second REDFIELD'S TOY BOOK series.Very good."And the United States have ever since been independent; I trust, my dear children, they will ever remain so, united and enduring as the ROCK OF AGES." This short account of the history of the United States contains common colonial tropes that echo in education today, including the story of Columbus and racist concepts of native peoples. STORY OF THE FOURTH OF JULY shows the continuing effort to build an American mythology, using simplified narratives for younger generations to learn and carry on. New York: Kiggins & Kellogg, [circa 1859]. 3.75'' x 2.25''. Original yellow pictorial wrappers, saddle-stitched. Three full-page woodblock illustrations with two smaller woodblock illustrations in text. 16 pages, with ads to rear wrapper. Wrappers with a bit of soiling and edgewear. Leaves with scattered soiling. A tight copy. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 138 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Ned, Uncle; Howland, William
Publisher: Kiggins & Kellogg
Year Printed: 1859
Language: English
Subject: History
