{"product_id":"the-story-of-america-by-mary-d-chase-c-1935","title":"The Story of America by Mary D. Chase, c. 1935","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eA scarce and wonderfully graphic 1935 copy of The Story of America by Mary D. Chase, published by Whitman. This vintage illustrated American history book features a striking red cover with large cream lettering and a charming illustrated hide\/map-style central design depicting moments from American history, including early exploration, frontier life, transportation, industry, and city building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eIllustrated by Elisabeth Rungius Fulda, with a foreword by historian David S. Muzzey, this 126-page book is a lovely decorative piece for collectors of vintage books, Americana, early educational materials, and patriotic display objects. The worn red cover gives it exactly the kind of aged, storied character that makes antique books so compelling in layered interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eTitle: The Story of America\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eAuthor: Mary D. Chase\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003ePublisher: Whitman\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eDate: 1935\u003cbr data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1613\"\u003eIllustrator: Elisabeth Rungius Fulda\u003cbr data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eForeword: David S. Muzzey\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003ePages: 126\u003cbr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eSubject: American history \/ vintage educational book\u003cbr data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eBinding: Large format softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003eVintage condition with visible age-related wear throughout. Cover shows creasing, edge wear, corner wear, scuffing, surface marks, and small areas of loss, especially around the edges and corners. Pages may show toning, age spotting, handling wear, and signs of prior use consistent with a 1935 softcover book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eSTYLING SUGGESTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eA perfect piece for a classic Americana vignette. Style it on a console, writing desk, bookshelf, or entry table with antique brass candlesticks, blue-and-white ceramics, equestrian accessories, framed flags, woven textures, and fresh white flowers. Especially charming for a Fourth of July display, library shelf, or children’s room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Martingale East","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48117209202932,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/6782\/9748\/files\/American_Book.png?v=1777751054","url":"https:\/\/martingaleeast.com\/products\/the-story-of-america-by-mary-d-chase-c-1935","provider":"Martingale East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}