Etiquette for Little Folks Children's Manners Behavior c. 1840 miniature book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Juvenile Books, Manners, Etiquette, Miniature Books, Children's Books).

Etiquette for Little Folks; or, The Art of Good Behavior.
Published c. 1840-50, New York by J.W. Preble.
Lacking first leaves. Begins on page 15, ends on page 96. Text in English.

Appears to be incomplete, text begins mid-sentence on page 15 after the title. Rare miniature etiquette book in any condition.

Publisher's miniature cloth binding, gilt title lettering & cover decorations, all edges gilt.

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

Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is toned with scattered light spotting, still tight, sound internally.

Still attractive on the shelf. The book 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 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. 3 1/4" H x 2 1/4" W.

[B9093].