Israel Putnam Equestrian Statue Brooklyn Connecticut 1883 commemorative book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Americana, New England, Connecticut, Israel Putnam, Equestrian Statue).

A History of the Equestrian Statue of Israel Putnam, At Brooklyn Conn. Reported to the General Assembly.
Published 1883, Hartford, Connecticut by the Cask, Lockwood & Brainard Company.
64 pages. Text in English.

Period full leather binding, smooth spine, gilt title lettering, marbled end papers, all edges gilt, plate showing statue.

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

Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather rubbed and slightly scuffed but still supple, remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, 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 and our best attempt to convey how this book survives.

Book Measures c. 9" H x 6" W.

[B4485].