Dick Whittington & His Cat 1830's NY Pease hand colored juvenile chap book

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

The History of Whittington and His Cat.
Published c. 1830's, Albany, New York by E.H. Pease.
16 pages (8 images). Text in English. Illustrated with hand-colored wood engraved plates.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers.

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

Binding heavily and well age worn, various old fold lines and soft creases to all leaves, soiling, edge splitting, spine re-stitched in past, clearly a much loved and well read juvenile.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina, the age flaws which are present seem easy to overlook or forgive when placed in the context of rarity and intended audience. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare little juvenile chap 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.

Book Measures c. 7 1/4" H x 4 1/2" W.

[B8235].