Old Father Time & His 12 Children c.1880 Harriett Bennett color plate illus book

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Old Father Time & His 12 Children c.1880 Harriett Bennett color plate illus book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Juvenile Books, Illustrated Books, Father Time, Chromolithography). Old Father Time and His Twelve Children, Illustrated by Harriett M. Bennett. Published c. 1880-90's, London by Ernest Nister & New York by E.P. Dutton. c. 64 pages. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout with chromolithographed color plates. 

Publisher's 1/4 cloth binding, chromolithographed pictorial cover paste downs, paper covered boards.  Quarto size.

Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding age worn, corners worn, a light old edge damp staining throughout the text block which is not offensive and easy to overlook, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, light edge damp staining as seen.

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 lovely 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. 11 1/2" H x 9" W.

[B6680].

  • Condition: Interesting antiquarian book which remains worthy of ownership despite any flaws described or seen in pics. Please review images and description for details.

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