"200 Years - A Bicentennial Illustrated History of the United States" published by U.S. News and World Report, Washington, DC, 1973. Two volumes in pictorial slipcase. A comprehensive history of the United States, published for the bicentennial; profusely and beautifully illustrated with color and black and white photographs, facsimile reprints, etc. Volume 1 covers the years 1763-1860, and Volume 2 from 1861-early 1970s.

Slip case with pasted pictorial of signing of constitution, 9.1/2" x 12" x 3"; hard boards, original red cloth with blind embossed "1776" on the front board of the 1st volume, and "1976" on the f.b. of the 2nd; 1/4 faux leather with gilt lettering on spines, illustrated endpapers, "To Leah Catherine Bowers / From Grandmother, Sept. 1975" is ink written on the front endpapers of both volumes, 351 + 356 pages, each volume has index, printed on high quality glossy paper, fully illustrated in color, very good condition.

"A great deal of not only of events, but of the vast social and technological changes that occurred over those two centuries in America. The centuries of European exploration and settlement before the Revolutionary War are omitted since the volumes cover only 1776-1976--or really 1973.

its strength lies in the many hundreds of period drawings, paintings, and photos that evoke the personalities and events of those years. I as well enjoyed idly paging through it while watching TV. There are sometimes 3 or more illustrations on a page, each accompanied by an explanation.

...Kids need to know that the Mayflower Compact is not a small car." [excerpts from a private review]

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US: Media (c.2-5 days) --------------- $20.50
Canada: Priority (c.2-8 weeks) ------- $62.50
World: Priority (c.2-10 weeks) ------- $89.50