Sold by Eclectibles, ABAA, Tolland, CT, U.S.A.
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This book is a part of the Redfield's Toy Books series, which consisted of four series of twelve books each. Fifth book, first series. The books were reprints of books first published in 1850 by J. S. Redfield, another New York Publisher. This chap book tells two short stories entitled "Fanny and Her Bird" and "Little Maria". The first story is about a young girl named Fanny and her pet bird that escapes when Fanny accidentally leaves the cage door open. The second story starts off by telling the reader how good of a girl Maria is, but then starts on the caution tale of what might have happened to Maria if she had never learned how to be a good girl. The chap book features six (6) black and white engravings within the text and one additionally one on the front cover. The front cover has a decorative line border, and a small engraving of a small bird perched on a branch. The back cover features the same decorative line border, but with information on the publisher, such as other merchandise sold. The publishers were located on on William St. in New York from 1856-1908, however the company was renamed in 1866 to Kiggins, Tooker & Company. As such this book was most likely published between 1856-1866. 8 pgs. Yellow printed wrappers. Thread binding. Measures 3" x 2" Some penciling front cover. General wear.
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