Nursery Melodies Children's Stories c. 1850's illustrated children's chap book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Juvenile Books, Children's Stories, Illustrated Books).

Nursery Melodies.
Published c. 1850's, Ann, New York by Huestis & Cozans.
24 pages. Text in English. Illustrated throughout. Stereotyped by Vincent Gill.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers, original hand color cover. Publisher was likely a direct competitor of McLoughlin Bros.

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

Binding well age worn, shaken and stapled in past unevenly, old cello tape repairs to spine, curled corners, creases, soiling, booklet remains overall attractive as an object. Rare in any condition.

Paper spotted and soiled, old damp staining, edge splits, clearly well read and much loved mid-19th century paper juvenile.

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. 7 1/2" H x 4 3/4" W.

[B7725].