{"product_id":"childrens-picture-book-animals-botany-ethnography-1849-juvenile-chap-book","title":"Children's Picture Book Animals Botany Ethnography 1849 juvenile chap book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Children's Books, Illustrated Books, Chap Books, Woodcut Illustrations).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Child's Picture Book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1849, Concord, New Hampshire by Rufus Merrill.\u003cbr\u003e16 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher's pictorial paper wrappers, spine neatly hand sewn using thread (done by an early owner).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScarce pre 1850 juvenile American chap book. An early owner has carefully used thread to stitch the spine in a manner frequently seen on small chap books of this vintage. This early hand repair adds a particular charm to the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook is over 150 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in \"new\" condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding age worn, typical signs of handling from young hands, but nothing offensive or severe, remains overall attractive as an object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaper is gently toned, various typical small spots, stains, etc., still sound and agreeable given the small size, fragile nature, date and intended audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill attractive on the shelf, it displays a pleasing and unique age patina, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review photos for more detail showing how this rare little item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books and ephemera of all types. Flaws seen and described have been taken into account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Measures c. 4 1\/4\" H x 2 3\/4\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[B5734].\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67980126585086,"sku":"ode1793785350344","price":67.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/8071\/3470\/files\/childrens-picture-book-animals-botany-ethnography-1849-juvenile-chap-book_1.jpg?v=1793785356","url":"https:\/\/silkglowwear.shop\/products\/childrens-picture-book-animals-botany-ethnography-1849-juvenile-chap-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}