Helen of the Glen 1841 Robert Pollok rare American children's books
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Helen of the Glen, A Tale for Youth, by Robert Pollok.
Published 1841, Boston by William C. Perry.
100 pages. Text in English. Wood engraved frontispiece.
1/4 leather book, smooth spine, gilt bands, pictorial paper covers.
Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.
Binding age worn, small spine hole, corner tips worn down through paper, yet still remains overall attractive as an object.
Text block paper is mostly clean, small scattered spotting, internally well preserved, any flaws of a minor type unworthy of specific mention.
Still attractive on the shelf. Item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
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Book Measures c. 6 1/4" H x 4" W.
[B1876].