Punch & Judy Children's Story c. 1880's chromolithographed promotional booklet
Brian DiMambro(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Children's Books, Juvenile Books, Promotional Items, Punch and Judy, Tetley's Teas).
Child's Own Book.
Published c. 1880's, Orange, Massachusetts by A.B. Penly.
12 pages counting wrapper covers. Text in English. Illustrated with six full page chromolithograph illustrations.
Publisher's pictorial color lithographed card stock wrappers.
Item is over 100 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.
Paper is toned, signs of handling, small scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and overall 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 offering survives.
Covers measures c. 5 1/4" H x 5" W.
[B9080].