The Birth Of America

New York: Ridge Press/Grosset & Dunlap. VG+/VG+. 1975. 1st Edition. Hardcover; 1st Printing. 49, 51. 044811545X . 1st edition/1st printing. Dark blue paper over board binding with gilt lettering on front and spine. Book; clean, straight and tight with clean, tight pages. There is a repaired paper slit at the back pastedown gutter which does not interfere with text block. There is only a very slight wear to edges. There is an inscription to previous owner on front end page that states "For Mom, With lots of love. We hope this book gives you lots of pleasure & painting ideas. Jon & Janey, Christmas, 1977, and previous's owners book plate on front paste down. Dust jacket; clean, crisp and bright, with very slight wear to edges and a little chipping at upper spine edge. This book is full of beautiful color photography. It is a record of the day to day struggle photographed on location to re-create the settler's life and their fight for independence, from dj. ; Color Photographs; 9 x 12 inches; 256 pages .