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Our Times: The United States 1900-1925; The Turn Of The Century; America Finding Herself; Pre-War America; The War Begins; Over Here; The Twenties
by Sullivan, Mark
- Used
- near fine
- first
- Condition
- Near fine
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About This Item
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935. First Edition. Cloth. Near fine. The complete first edition of Our Times: The United States 1900-1925 by Mark Sullivan, housed in the publisher's cloth box.. Octavo, [six volumes]. Uniformly bound in blue cloth, book seal stamped in blind to front covers, title in gilt on spines. A mixed-printing set: Volume I states "Twelfth Printing, March, 1934" on copyright page, Volumes II, IV, and VI with "1935" listed on title page, "1930" listed on Volume III, and "1933" with "Scribner's A" on Volume V. Solid text blocks with light shelf wear, internally fine. Housed in the publisher's navy blue cloth clamshell box, some splitting and frays to ribbon, title in gilt on top. An attractive example. "Our Times: The United States 1900-1925" is a six-volume historical work authored by Mark Sullivan, published between 1926 and 1935, which meticulously documents the social, cultural, and political landscape of the United States during the early 20th century. The series covers a wide range of topics, including the technological advancements, political reforms, World War I, and the changing social norms that shaped American society during this era. Sullivan's work is recognized for its detailed narrative and extensive use of contemporary sources, making it a valuable resource for researchers and historians seeking an in-depth understanding of this transformative period in American history.
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- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15214
- Title
- Our Times: The United States 1900-1925; The Turn Of The Century; America Finding Herself; Pre-War America; The War Begins; Over Here; The Twenties
- Author
- Sullivan, Mark
- Illustrator
- The complete first edition of Our Times: The United States 1900-1925 by Mark Sullivan, housed in the publisher's cloth box.
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Charles Scribner's Sons
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1935
- Keywords
- journalist mark sullivan, our times mark sullivan, us history mark sullivan, first edition mark sullivan, New York Herald-Tribune, McClures sullivan, collier's weekly sullivan,
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Octavo
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- First Edition
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- Clamshell Box
- A protective box designed for storing and preserving a bound book or loose sheets. A clamshell box is hinged on one side, with...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Gilt
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