I Will Be a Gentleman - Book for Boys 1844 Tuthill advice for young men old book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Advice Books, Children's Books, Advice for Young Men).

I Will Be A Gentleman: A Book for Boys, by Mrs. Tuthill.
Published 1844, Boston by William Crosby.
148 pages. Text in English. Lithographed frontispiece protected by original tissue guard. 2 plates.

Publisher's cloth binding, gilt title lettering, embossed cover designs.

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

Binding well age worn, various signs of time and handling. Still, remains overall quite clean.

Text block spotted, but remains clean, internally well preserved, very little staining or soiling, any flaws of a minor type unworthy of specific mention.

Still attractive on the shelf. Item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.

Book Measures c. 6" H x 4" W.

[B1517].