Vintage 1955 THE RAINBOW BOOK of AMERICAN HISTORY Earl Schenck Miers ILLUSTRATED

$ 11.88

Language: English Original/Facsimile: Original Topic: Historical Subject: History Illustrator: James Daugherty Binding: Hardcover Publisher: The World Publishing Company Year Printed: 1955 Special Attributes: Illustrated Country of Origin: United States Author: Earl Schenck Miers

Description

Vintage 1955 THE RAINBOW BOOK of AMERICAN HISTORY Earl Schenck Miers ILLUSTRATED. Bound in bright red boards with gilt and blue illustrations, the design reflects the mid-century aesthetic of collectible children’s history books. The Rainbow Book of American History by Earl Schenck Miers was first published in 1955 as part of a popular “Rainbow Book” series for young readers. Written for older children and young adults, this book presents key moments in American history in an accessible, engaging style, with an emphasis on storytelling that brings history to life. This copy is the Second Printing (1955) published by The World Publishing Company. Bound in bright red boards with gilt and blue illustrations, the design reflects the mid-century aesthetic of collectible children’s history books. Condition: Like New (Vintage). Pages are clean and unmarked, binding is tight, and cover shows only the faintest signs of shelf wear. A well-preserved copy for its age. Rarity Note: While not scarce, vintage copies in excellent condition are less common. A strong example for collectors of mid-century children’s books or those interested in Americana.