Dame Wonders' Picture Books: The Sailor Boy

Text unmarked . Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. Slight shelf-wear and bumping to corners. Antique children's pamphlet from McLoughlin Bros. No date but Civil War-era c 1863-1870. 8 pages. Sewn, tied binding. Approx 7 3/4" X 4 3/4". Attractive woodblock style illustrations, four-color. Booklets shows a naval career from a dock worker to Midshipman to Post-Captain. Booklet is made of of two-sheets folded and sewn. Out sheet has split at seam leaving the pages loose. Light pencil inscription on cover looks like "Roarie H. Strickland" (or "Re.") from his teacher (nam illegible). Books shows some spotting, foxing and toning with some nicks and short tears to edges but remains attractive. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 2 pounds. Category: Children's Books & Illustrators; Inventory No: 022924. Paperback

Product Info

Publisher: McLoughlin Brothers

Year: 1863

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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