1857 McGuffey's New Fifth Eclectic Reader Antique School Book Civil War Era

  

Original antique copy of McGuffey's New Fifth Eclectic Reader by William H. McGuffey, published by Sargent, Wilson & Hinkle, Cincinnati.

An authentic mid-19th century American schoolbook from the famous Eclectic Educational Series, widely used throughout the United States during the pre-Civil War era. These McGuffey Readers helped shape early American education and are highly collectible today for their historical importance, moral lessons, and classic literary selections. Condition: Antique age and wear to covers Surface loss, staining, rubbing, and edge wear Spine wear and aging Interior pages show age toning and scattered foxing Binding still holding together A genuine antique with strong display and historical value binding intact all pages present and readable A wonderful collector's piece for: Antique book collectors Americana collectors Early education/history enthusiasts Civil War era memorabilia collectors Interior/library decor displays Suggested Item Specifics Author: Wm. McGuffey Title: McGuffey's New Fifth Eclectic Reader Publisher: Sargent, Wilson & Hinkle Year Printed: 1857 Language: English Binding: Hardcover Topic: Education / Americana / Literature Special Attributes: Antique, Victorian Era, School Book.