Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book
Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book Story Book for Girls and Boys 1848 T.S. Arthur rare illustrated leather book
$ 125.00

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Illustrated Books, temperance writers, Children's Books).

The Story Book for Girls and Boys, by T.S. Arthur.
Published 1848, Boston by Phillips & Sampson.
141 pages. Text in English. Steel engraved frontis, Illustrated throughout with numerous wood engraved images.

Publisher's 1/2 leather binding, raised & gilt bands, gilt title lettering, marbled end papers.

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

Binding gently age worn, small chip at spine base, signs of handling but nothing offensive or severe, remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, scattered small stains and spotting (never offensive), 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 showing how this item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books and ephemera of all types. Flaws seen and described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 5 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W.

[B4358].