{"product_id":"friendly-instructor-1821-new-haven-sidneys-illustrated-childrens-chap-book","title":"Friendly Instructor 1821 New Haven Sidney's illustrated children's chap book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Children's Books, Illustrated Books, Chap Books, Woodcut Illustrations).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Friendly Instructor, or, Companion for Young Masters and Misses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1821, New Haven by John Babcock \u0026amp; Sons.\u003cbr\u003e31 pages, possibly lacking a frontis. Text in English. Three wood engraved images.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher's pictorial paper wrappers, spine neatly hand sewn using thread (done by an early owner).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScarce pre 1830 juvenile American chap book. An early owner has carefully used thread to stitch the spine in a manner frequently seen on small chap books of this vintage. This early hand repair adds a particular charm to the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook is over 150 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in \"new\" condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding well soiled and age worn, typical signs of handling from young hands, remains overall attractive as an object.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaper is toned, various typical small spots, stains, etc., top of title page cut away to remove the early owners signature name, still sound and agreeable given the small size, fragile nature, date and intended audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStill attractive on the shelf, it displays a pleasing and unique age patina, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Measures c. 4 1\/4\" H x 2 1\/2\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[B4308].\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarstens, The Babcocks: Printers, Publishers, Booksellers, 1975, Columbia Univ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46282125377605,"sku":"acx1793778763533","price":72.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/9565\/0117\/files\/friendly-instructor-1821-new-haven-sidneys-illustrated-childrens-chap-book_1.jpg?v=1793778771","url":"https:\/\/knotseamfit.shop\/products\/friendly-instructor-1821-new-haven-sidneys-illustrated-childrens-chap-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}