50 Fables for Children Wilhelm Bey & Otto Speckter 1860's German children's book

(Old Books, German Books, Books for Children, Fables, Illustrated books).

Funfzig Fabeln fur Kinder von W. Bey. In Bildern, Gezichnet von Otto Speckter.
Published c. 1860, Gotha by Friedrich Andreas Perthes.
50, 28 pages. Text in German. Publisher's catalog at rear.  Complete with 50 wood engraved illustrations by Otto Speckter.

Book remains attractive on the shelf. Rebound long ago, newer endpapers, title page repaired along gutter. It displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, the age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

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Book Measures c. 7 3/8" H x 4 3/4" W.

[B568].