Columbian Riddler Children's Word Puzzle book Games 1840 pictorial chap book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Juvenile Books, Illustrated Books, Riddles, Puzzles).

The Columbian Riddler, or Entertaining Puzzlebook Embellished with Numerous Neat Enigmatical Engravings.
Published 1840, Newark, New Jersey by Benjamin Olds.
22 pages. Text in English. Profusion of small woodcuts throughout.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers. Covers are separated and detached from booklet.

Item is over 180 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, staining along spine from old tape, slight rubbing and small spotting, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Paper is heavily well toned, signs of handling, moderate to heavy small old scattered spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce juvenile chap 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 and our best attempt to convey how this scarce early American puzzle item survives.

Covers measures c. 6 1/2" H x 3 3/4" W.

[B5665].