Babcock's Toy Books Children's Stories & Poems c. 1840's Lot x 2 chap books

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Juvenile Books, Children's Stories, Illustrated Books, Chap Books).

Lot x 2 Babcock's Toy Books.
Published c. 1840's, New Haven, Connecticut by S. Babcock.
2 books, each c. 24 pages. Text in English. Very well/ heavily Illustrated throughout with 1/2 page woodcuts.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers.

Lot is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Lot is not new or in "new" condition.

Bindings gently age worn, Rose-Bud book has old paper taped spine, 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, still clean, tight, sound internally.

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. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this lot 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.

Books Measure c. 6" H x 3 3/4" W.

[B8778].