Paradise for Children 1838 rare American Sunday School Union juvenile book

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

The Paradise of Children.
Published 1838, Philadelphia by American Sunday-School Union.
70 pages. Text in English. Wood engraved frontis, two small in text wood cuts.

With 1872 Reward gift inscription from a Sabbath School teacher to a student on front pastedown.

Publisher's cloth binding, paper title label, marbled covers.

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

Binding age worn, cloth splitting along joints, cover well attached, yet still remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is clean, internally well preserved, 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. 5 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W.

[B1900].