Author: NEVINS, ALLAN; COMMAGER, HENRY STEELE
Title: A Short History of the United States [Original Edition] (Modern Library #235. 1)
Description: New York: The Modern Library / Random House, [c.1948]. Hardcover. The original Modern Library edition of the authors' concise history of the United States, from the beginnings of the colonies through the presidential campaign of 1944. This version was followed by three different revised, updated editions. Includes numerous maps and a preface by the authors. Indexed. --- In Toledano spine 8 / light grey cloth / gilt titling on red spine & cover blocks / red topstain/ grey Kent endpapers / jacket style h / verso advertises 334 titles in ML catalog. Likely published c.1948 (though 1945 date appears in book). ML #235.1. --- A weakened front hinge has been repaired on this item, and with minimal loss of cover & spine gilding, else a clean, tightly-bound, unmarked copy. Unclipped dust jacket ($1.25) with small chips and tears to edges & slightly darkened spine; otherwise in good shape and protected in removable mylar protector.; 12mo (7 to 7-1/2 in. tall); xi, [4], 528 pages. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket .

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