Wild Animals for Children Juvenile Zoology c. 1870's illustrated picture book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Animals, Zoology, Juvenile Books, Illustrated Books).

Wild Animals for Children.
Published c. 1870-80's, New York by McLoughlin Brothers.
20 pages plus wrappers. Text in English. Illustrated with six full page chromolithographs printed on one side only. Publisher's catalog at rear.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers, oblong format, spine neatly hand sewn using thread (done by an early owner).

Scarce pre 1850 juvenile American chap book. An early owner has carefully used thread to stitch the spine in a manner frequently seen on small chap books of this vintage. This early hand repair adds a particular charm to the item.

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

Binding gently age worn, mostly light signs of handling and time but nothing offensive or severe, book remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, internally 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 1/4" H x 10 3/4" W.

[B6172].