Miner's Daughter 1849 D.P. Kidder small rare juvenile leather book
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, 19th Century Books, coal mining, Leather Books, Illustrated Books).
The Miner's Daughter, rev. by D.P. Kidder.
Published 1849, New York by Lane & Scott.
52 pages. Text in English. Wood engraved frontis & half title.
1/2 leather binding, gilt title lettering & spine decorations, marbled covers.
Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Binding gently age worn, leather rubbed but still supple, remains overall attractive as an object.
Text block paper is gently toned, light scattered age spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. Book 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. 4 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W.
[B2630].