Small Man's Friend Children's Facts 1839 Colesworthy Maine juvenile chap book

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The Small Man's Friend.
Published 1839, Portland, Maine by S.H. Colesworthy.
16 pages + colored paper pictorial covers. Text in English. With 18 large wood engraved images, including an eagle, elephant, printer, camel, parrot, bees hive, etc.

Publisher's decorative pictorial paper wrappers.

Scarce pre 1850 juvenile American chap book produced in Portland Maine by this well known book seller. 

Book is over 150 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Binding age worn, typical signs of handling from young hands, but nothing offensive or severe, remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is gently toned, various typical small spots, stains, etc., still sound and agreeable given the small size, fragile nature, date and intended audience.

Still attractive on the shelf, it displays a pleasing and unique age patina, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare little 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. 4" H x 2 1/2" W.

[B6265].