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The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags by Peleg Harrison, 1st Ed., 1906

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Harrison, Peleg D. The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags: Including their Origin and History, Army and Navy Regulations concerning the National Standard and Ensign, Flag Making, Salutes, Improvised, Unique, and Combination Flags, Flag Legislation, and many Associations of American Flags, including the Origin of the Name “Old Glory,” with Songs and their Stories. Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1906. First Edition. Illustrated. Presented in the publisher's original blue boards with gilt stamps to the front board, gilt titles to the spine. With a new archival blue slipcase. Presented is a first edition printing of The Stars and Stripes and Other American Flags by Peleg D. Harrison. This is the first edition of this book, published by Little, Brown, and Company, in Boston in November of 1906. It is presented here in its original navy blue boards, with a decorative gilt flag motif to the front boards and gilt titles to the spine. It is now protected with a new archival cloth slipcase. This extensive guide to American flags provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the history, symbolism, and meaning of the Stars and Stripes. Peleg Harrison sheds light on the national and cultural factors that have shaped the evolution of these iconic emblems over time. He details the formal legislation and regulations that have been passed for the American flag and the Army and Navy standards and ensigns, detailing the specific designs, usage, and correct accompanying salutes. A wealth of information, the book also delves into the origins of popular stories, myths, and songs that contribute to our national flag’s history. Harrison’s work was well received upon its publication. A review in the January 1907 issue of The Journal of Education called the book a “complete and highly entertaining volume” and stated that Harrison “gives us this information in graphic and pleasing language that cannot fail to command one’s interest… Patriots will certainly wish [for] a copy.” CONDITION: Good condition overall. Octavo. Illustrated. In original blue boards with gilt stamped flag decoration to the front board, gilt titles to the spine. Light surface scratches to boards, bumping to the spine. Interior pages have light toning, but are otherwise clean and unmarked. Illustrated throughout. 419 pp. Presented with a new archival slipcase. Book Dimensions: 9 1/8" H x 6 1/4" W x 1 1/2" D. Slipcase Dimensions: 9 1/2" H x 6 5/8" W x 2" D. Accompanied by our company's letter of authenticity.

Dimensions:

Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 6.63 in (16.85 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper,Embossed,Gilt

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1900-1909

Date of Manufacture:

1906

Condition:

Additions or alterations made to the original: Presented with a new archival slipcase by Felton Bookbinding Ltd. in Ontario, Canada, in August of 2024. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Colorado Springs, CO

Reference Number:

Seller: EB3901stDibs: LU909741166542

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