Lot x 10 Souvenir Greeting Books Poetry Children c 1910's pictorial keepsake lot
Brian DiMambro(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Greeting Cards, Birthdays, Children, Poetry).
Lot x 10 Greeting Souvenir Books.
Published c. 1910's, United States by Various.
10 books, each c. 16-48 pages. Text in English. Well illustrated throughout in color and lithography.
Publisher's pictorial paper covered boards, gilt title lettering.
Lot is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Lot is not new or in "new" condition.
Bindings age worn, small spine chips, soiling, staining, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, lot remains overall attractive as an object.
Paper is gently toned, books still clean, tight, sound internally.
Still attractive on the shelf. The lot displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.Â
Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.
Largest Book Measures c. 9 1/4" H x 5 1/4" W.
[B9707].