New York: Robert M. McBride & Company, 1938. "The aim of this book is to trace the history of America from the time of Columbus' first voyage to the early days of the steamship." 411 pages with index. Rebound in library binding, blue cloth covers with gilt title lettering on spine. Cover corners and edges are rubbed, wear to joints, spine ends are bent and worn. Red page edges. Ex. library with identification number sticker on bottom spine, library bookplate on front inside cover, hole library stamp on title page, identification numbers on copyright page, torn due date list on back free endpaper, pocket envelope and due date sticker on back inside cover. Some smudging to inside pages, otherwise tight and clean. Book in VG- condition.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good-. Illus. by Profusely Illustrated. Size: Approx. 7 1/2" x 10 1/4". Ships.

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Bookseller: Bee Creek Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 006293
Title: AMERICA SAILS THE SEAS
Author: Bowen, Frank C
Illustrator: Profusely Illustrated
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good-
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Robert M. McBride & Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1938
Keywords: Sailing, Boats, American History
Bookseller catalogs: American History; Ships/Boats;
Size: Size: Approx. 7 1/2" x 10 1/4"

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