Penmanship Self Instruction 1881 Knowles & Maxim profusely illustrated book
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$ 195.00

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Penmanship, Illustrated Books, Alphabets).

Real Pen Work: Self Instructor in Penmanship.
Published 1881, Pittsfield, Massachusetts by Knowles & Maxim.
c. 100 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout, all leaves printed on one side only, numerous leaves in color. 

Publisher's 1/4 cloth, oblong paper covered boards binding, ornate gilt title lettering.

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

Binding age worn around the cover edges, one leaf loose, possibly lacking a leaf (?), mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, still clean, 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. 9" H x 11 1/2" W.

[B6788].