The box is has a metal hinge and a flower closure

two spots of gold on the reverse)

the author writes of his struggle as an immigrant in the United States

The ceramic tile is corked back

original box two keys

Vintage Hardover Book, American Beginnings in Europe by Wilbur Fisk Gordy vintage_Spaulding The box is has aA handsome history book, American Beginnings in Europe by Wilbur Fisk Gordy. Published by Scribner's Sons, 1934; 377 pages. An educational book with a plethora of fantastic illustrations. This is a library copy, appears not to ever been checked out! In very good vintage condition with covers and spine bright and tight, interior pages are all in good condition.