1924 Telling What Happened to Deerfield February 29 1704 Booklet John Sheldon Colonial Massachusetts History Pamphlet

An original 1924 booklet documenting one of the most significant events in early Colonial New England history, "Telling What Happened to Deerfield February 29, 1704" by John Sheldon offers a concise contemporary retelling of the Deerfield Massacre that shaped the history of colonial Massachusetts. Printed in Greenfield, Massachusetts, just a few miles from historic Deerfield, this attractive regional publication was produced on quality paper stock with crisp typography that has aged exceptionally well. Compact in size but rich in historical content, it remains an appealing piece of Massachusetts ephemera for collectors of colonial history, genealogy, and early American publications.

Measuring approximately 6 5/8 inches by 3 3/4 inches, this original booklet contains ten printed pages printed on quality paper that remains clean, supple, and fully legible more than a century later. The heavier textured paper covers have likewise survived well, showing expected light handling and age toning, with a small paper remnant on the front cover and light edge wear. Two vintage Canadian one-cent stamps that were stored with the booklet in my great-grandmother's suitcase became lightly adhered to the rear cover over time. They have been left in place as found rather than removed to avoid risking damage to either the stamps or the booklet. The binding remains intact, and the booklet presents well for display or reference.

Original regional history pamphlets relating to the Deerfield Massacre continue to attract collectors of New England history, Massachusetts memorabilia, colonial America, and early American historical publications. Its original 1924 printing, local Greenfield imprint, and compact format make it an appealing addition to any collection of historical ephemera or Americana.