The Rush for Gold by Frank Lee Beals (California State Series), 1949 💰📜🇺🇸 financial ephemera Its narrative and illustrations make

Its narrative and illustrations make it an example of collectible children's literature

pieces from this era were often created as works of art in their own right

The book contains a handwritten price notation "15" in the top corner of the flyleaf

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The Rush for Gold by Frank Lee Beals (California State Series), 1949 💰📜🇺🇸 financial ephemera Its narrative and illustrations make1. Introduction This 1949 vintage children's textbook, The Rush for Gold, by Frank Lee Beals, is part of the California State Series. The book is a primary historical document that captures the California Gold Rush through a fictional narrative. As a rare state issued textbook with a unique handwritten inscription, this volume is a sound acquisition for any collector of Americana, educational history, or books with documented history. 2. About the