History of Birds - 1843
| Full Title: | A History of Birds |
| Published: |
Concord, NH: Rufus Merrill and Co., 1843 |
A charming miniature mid 19th century juvenile chapbook in the original paper wraps binding. Printed wrap depicts a bird on the cover and elaborate floral outlines, rear lists all 12 of the titles in the Rufus Merrill & Co.'s (two cents) Toys series; corners a little dog-eared. Paper wraps splitting at spine but o/w binding still holding firm. Mostly clean internally, charming woodcuts of each bird described. Shows the eagle, gooseander, widgeon, heron, bittern, tern, curlew and the woodcock.
A wonderfully preserved and quite scarce mid-19th century illustrated children's book published in Concord, New Hampshire.
Book measures c. 2 3/4" W x 4 1/4" H. 16 pp.
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| Item #: | B1616 |
| Item Title: | A History of Birds |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $ 85 |
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