Description: A Large and Richly Illustrated 1872 History of the US, Covering the Civil War A CHILD'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES VOLUME 2 only by John Gilmary Shea A first edition of a history covering the 1850's to the end of the Civil War, with dozens of full-page engravings. Description: John Gilmary Shea A CHILD'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES; Vol 2 only, New York: McMenamy, Hess, & Co., 1872, 7 x 10 in., 218 pp. numbered 225 to 443. Numerous full page engravings throughout, showing generals, politicians, Indian chiefs, battles of the war, assasination of Lincoln, surrender of Lee, etc. Condition: Hardbound in heavy red buckram with gilt title on spine. Minor fading of spine and light wear to extremities. Many of the tissue guards for the engravings are present in excellent condition. Some of the plates have traces of what looks like a very light damp stain around the edges, not affecting the engraving, but I don't see that on facing pages or on any of the edges of the book; and there is no musty smell or other signs of damp, so this may have occurred during the engraving of the plates. Otherwise, the book is very clean, very tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. Overall VG with many lovely illustrations. Information: . We are pleased to offer this lovely little book, designed nominally for children, but actually representing a nicely illustrated contemporary history of the Civil War. This volume begins with the Mexican War and Presidents Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, and ends just after the end of the Civil War, with the presidency of Andrew Johnson. There's even a full page engraving of Johnson's impeachment. A great addition to any collection of books on American History, military history, the presidency, Americana, etc. VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. Higher international postage as appropriate (See Shipping and Payments tab on this page for details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be in Priority flat rate envelopes. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 32 USD
Location: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year Printed: 1872
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: American (US)
Binding: Hardcover
Author: John Gilmary Shea
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: McMenamhy, Hess, & Co.
Place of Publication: New York
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
