Description: Rare First Edition: Our American Heritage, edited by A.M. Jens; numbered 493 of 1,000, dated 1940. A soft-cover collection of copies of original documents core to the American experience: the Declaration, Constitution, the Pledge of Allegiance, extracts from Washington's Farewell Address, the Monroe Doctrine, an address by Charles Evans Hughes, The Star Spangled Banner with music, and Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Plus much more. Please review all the photographs; they show the actual item you are buying. This is rare first edition, number 493 of 1,000, of Our American Heritage. Printed in 1940, a time of concern and debate about the rise of fascism in Europe and the role of Communism in developing countries around the world. This shows the Pledge of Allegiance as originally written and recited, without the words “under God” that were added a decade later as the Cold War highlighted different attitudes toward religion. Most known copies are in universities & museums. A fine value for a collector of mid-century life, of American history, or of documents that illustrate the way U.S society viewed itself at a hinge of history. Signed by the editor, A.M. Jens. With inscription (regards to Curry Martin). Book issues: Edge wear on the front and back cover. Tanning. Creases and some minor tears to the clear archive page spacers. Glue tanning as strips across some pages. Some minor page spotting from prior handling. A thumbnail size sticker on the inside back page from previous bookseller. Text block is clean and bright. No writing or underlining. Photos show details of condition. Soft cover. High-quality production. Size is about 16.5" high and approx 12.5" wide Assembled by Arthur Marx Jens, an Illinois business executive. Lithograph pages. First edition #493 out of a total run of 1,000 copies. Includes facsimile reproductions of various historical documents on 44 un-numbered pages, with several full-color color illustrations. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS. From a pet-free, smoke-free home. Please refer to the photos, which show actual item offered for sale. ***** Seller inventory box E.
Price: 46 USD
Location: Austin, Texas
End Time: 2025-02-06T23:09:19.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Place of Publication: United States
Publisher: Heritage Press
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1940
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
Unit Type: Unit
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Editor A.M. Jens
Region: North America
Personalized: Yes
Topic: Historical
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Character Family: American Historical Leaders
