Yale Banner University Year Book 1888 Louis Barnum illustrated souvenir book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, New England, Yale University, School Year Book).

The Yale Banner, Volume Forty-Seven by Louis L. Barnum.
Published 1888, United States by Price, Lee & Co.
252 pages. Text in English. 

Publisher's pictorial paper covered boards. Profusion of advertising, numerous illustrations and various plates.

Scarce book in any condition.

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

Binding rubbed and age worn, text block shaken with some pages loosened, chipping to paper at spine ends, scuffing, but nothing offensive or severe, book remains overall attractive as an object. Rare.

Paper is gently toned, internally still mostly clean.

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. 9 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W.

[B5505].