Bandreth Columbian ABC For The Little Ones

United States, 1893. Good. Light toning, dust soiling, a couple minor short tears, lower right-hand corner worn/torn. Child pencil scribbles to last leaf.. A color-illustrated ABC book for little readers, advertising family medicines and household remedies. The two main products advertised as Brandreth's Pills and Allcock's Porous Plasters. Each letter of the alphabet has a different color illustration of a significant moment in American history, highlight the Columbus expedition. Some examples: A stands for America, B stands for Boat, and C stands for Columbus. Note the interesting way in which Native Americans are depicted. Issued in tandem with the 1893 Columbian Exposition, and includes a two-page spread of the famous exhibition halls in the center of the book. Single vol. (7.25" by 5") , [1], 18, [1], illus., in original illus. self wrps with image of a baby ripping open a map on the front, sales agent information printed on lower wrapper. An excellent example of how specific interpretations of American History are presented to children through ephemera and advertising early in life.