Child’s Gem rare chapbook c.1840 Worcester Grout ABC & wood engravings juvenile
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The Child's Gem. with beautiful engravings.
Publ. Worcester, c.1840's by Jonathan Grout, Jr. Henry Rowland, printer.
Rare 19th century juvenile chapbook.
Interesting condition, defective- lacking 3 leaves (so 18 of 24 pp. present)
Exactly how you’d expect a small paper juvenile chap book from the first half of the 19th century to look.
18 pp. plus both original printed covers. Six full page woodcuts plus 2 smaller woodcuts.
Clearly heavily worn condition, various flaws & scattered small stains, edges of leaves unevenly trimmed by early owner, etc.
Scarce in any condition.
Measures c. 4" H x 3 1/8"W.
B15709