The Only True Mother Goose Melodies - An Exact Reproduction of 1833 book

Only print info on copy right page is the copy right year of August 1905. Title page states "An Exact Reproduction of the text and illustrations of the original edition published and copyrighted in Boston in the year 1833 by Munroe & Francis". Smaller book- approximately 5" by 5.75". Profusely illustrated; nearly every page has a B&W drawing / illustration accompanying the rhyme. Author Edward Everett Hale was best known for his writings such as "The Man Without a Country" and for being the grand-nephew of Nathan Hale, the American spy during the Revolutionary War. Paper from this period (1900's) is heavier, cotton based so not surprisingly that the pages are still bright in appearance. The page edges are foxing and soiling. The binding is holding well but loose; signatures are attached but there are cracks at various signatures. Spine must be carefully supported when reading. NO folds, creases or missing signatures in interior pages. No writing except for pencil scribbling on back end papers and a torn end page. This is NOT an ex-lib nor a remainder nor a reprint. Tan cloth covers with a pasted down paper illustration on front and back cover is lightly soiled, and rubbed. Wear along edges and a few surface scrapings throughout. This wear has to be expected on a 121 year old children's book. See pictures. Note: We have a closed shop - so our books are not handled often by the public. We take pride in describing books as accurately as possible. "Fine or Near fine" book condition judiciously; only when the book/magazine exhibits few or no flaws. Any flaws (writing, tears, creases) are exceptions to a Fine condition and should be clearly described for a book, or magazine.…