{"product_id":"the-surrender-of-santiago-by-frank-norris-1917-paul-elder-company-booklet-spanish-american-war-historical-title","title":"The Surrender of Santiago by Frank Norris | 1917 Paul Elder \u0026 Company Booklet | Spanish American War Historical Title","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scarce and visually refined early 20th-century booklet edition of The Surrender of Santiago by Frank Norris, published in San Francisco by Paul Elder and Company in 1917. This concise historical account recounts the pivotal surrender of Santiago to General Shafter on July 17, 1898, marking a defining moment in the Spanish-American War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElegant in its restraint, the booklet features soft wraps, deckled edges, and distinctive period illustration to both front and rear covers. The typography and layout reflect the refined aesthetic associated with Paul Elder publications, giving the piece both literary and visual appeal. A quietly compelling work that bridges history, design, and early California publishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: 1917\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Frank Norris\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Paul Elder and Company, San Francisco\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Spanish-American War history; Santiago surrender; Americana; literary ephemera\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Softcover booklet \/ paper wraps\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 5\" x 6 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Wraps show light toning, edge wear, and gentle handling marks consistent with age. Interior pages are clean overall with expected toning. Binding remains intact. Please review photos for full condition detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is a quiet sophistication to Paul Elder publications, and this example captures it beautifully. The combination of historical significance, literary authorship, and restrained design makes it a compelling piece for collectors who appreciate books as both objects and artifacts. It is equally at home in a curated library or styled as a standalone accent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect layered into a stack of early 20th-century volumes, placed on a writing desk, or displayed open to the title page for visual interest. Pairs especially well with other Americana, military history, or California publishing pieces for a thoughtful, collected interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"St. Mary's Sparkles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53666118041964,"sku":"EBB-000094","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/9047\/0252\/files\/F880E227-D377-41B5-B6C8-C6BC26C1D63B_1_105_c.jpg?v=1777544680","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreenbitsandbobs.com\/products\/the-surrender-of-santiago-by-frank-norris-1917-paul-elder-company-booklet-spanish-american-war-historical-title","provider":"Evergreen Bits \u0026 Bobs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}