Cover of The ABC Book of Early Americana: A Sketchbook of Antiquities and American Firsts

The ABC Book of Early Americana: A Sketchbook of Antiquities and American Firsts

Beautifully detailed illustrations and a highly informative text highlight the artistry and craftsmanship of Early American inventions. This engaging sketchbook of antiques shows the fascination that period had in the lore and beauty of the English alphabet, the pride in beautiful hand-lettering and initialing.

Audience
picture books
Length
short · 64 pages

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