Uncle Johns Drolleries, Used (2 results)

Condition: Good. McLoughlin Bros; New York, [1876]. Softcover. A Good, moderate handling/rub marks to covers, multiple tears to front cover, age toning/sunning to pages, binding intact, sewn at spine, top left corner front cover missing, interior unmarked with beautiful color illustrations, overall a good copy in Oversize Wraps. 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 12pp., color illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. McLOUGHLIN PUB. UNCLE JOHN'S DROLLERIES: ARK ALPHABET * DASH'S HOLIDAYS * MISS MOUSER'S TEA PARTY * TEN LITTLE N----S. NY: McLoughlin Bros. circa 1876. 4to (7 1/2 x 10 1/2"), brownish-red cloth, pictorial paste- on, near fine condition. Containing the 4 titles listed above, each with 8 incredible full page chromolithographs (3 of which are glorious double-page spreads). The quality of the color printing is high. Miss Mouser's Tea Party features cats, Dasher's Holidays features dogs and the last title is the classic counting rhyme of the Ten Little N-------s with grossly stereotypical portrayals. Previous owner's inscription on front free end paper; some soiling on pages. This is a particularly nice copy of a rare book. Housed in a custom-made slipcase.