{"product_id":"american-history-in-rhyme-mrs-gardner-1887-antique-inscribed","title":"American History in Rhyme — Mrs. Gardner, 1887 Antique Inscribed","description":"American History in Rhyme by Mrs. Charles H. Gardner, published in 1887, is a genuine 19th century antique — a book that put American history into verse form, a popular educational and literary approach of the Victorian era designed to make historical learning more memorable and engaging. This copy carries a lovely piece of personal provenance: an inscription dated October 1888, just a year after publication, connecting the book to its first reader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe green cloth cover with gold type and an embossed design is a handsome example of late Victorian book binding, giving the volume real visual presence alongside its historical content.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAntique condition — wear, fading, and discoloration, with one detached page. Measures 7.5\" tall x 5.25\" wide x 0.25\" deep. Ships from Altadena, CA.","brand":"Morning Bell Vintage \u0026 Sundries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55484408955171,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/0708\/0483\/files\/e05d6442-1a3d-4b45-abeb-a0981facae23.jpg?v=1787088554","url":"https:\/\/morningbellvintage.com\/products\/american-history-in-rhyme-mrs-gardner-1887-antique-inscribed","provider":"Morning Bell Vintage \u0026 Sundries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}