N.d., circa 1890. With 19 large chromolithographs, including title, of animals and some children in bucolic settings, all on heavy card which gives the book real heft and durability. The size, 11 by 12 inches each, and prettiness of the illustrations sets this juvenile farm animal compilation from the common fare of the day, and surely the endearing cuteness of the images has led many a time to this book being broken for the purpose of framing the prints. Some soiling of the covers. The red cloth used on the spine has some fraying and weakening. Minor soiling of some margins within, but m... View More...
Oblong 11 By 9 Inches. N.d., circa 1913. Also unpaginated, about 32 pp + 8 chromolithographic illustrated plates (printed in Bavaria) depicting the process of producing bread from farm to baker, along with discussion of challenges and issues along the way, told without condescension yet so children can easily and enjoyably understand. Additional line drawings interspersed in text. This book is No. 3925 of Nister catalogue. This copy is near fine, with minor shelfwear but otherwise clean and tight. Pages are of heavy stock and so sturdy. They are toned, as per the paper chemistry made ine... View More...
8vo. vi + 357 pp. Valuable survey of all aspects of Virginia in 1893. Small chip, upper right front cover. Minor soilage. Overall, VG or better. View More...
