witherell joseph freeman (1 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 12mo. 16, 16, 16, 16, 16, 16pp. [6 illustrated children's stories bound together] With the original front wrap, lacking rear wrap. Front wrap torn and soiled with loss of paper. Gift inscription to verso of front wrap, to Annie M. L. Parker by her father Jas. Parker. First two leaves (p. 5-8) of the first story torn at top margins with loss. Else bright with scattered spots of foxing. The woodcut image of Abraham in the bible stories has a closed tear. The first book is in poor condition, the following five, very good. Each with separate title page and pagination. Good. See images. This is a rare collection. OCLC only locates 3 of the stories as separate printings. Published by Rev. Joseph Freeman Witherell, also known as Uncle Ezekiel Loveyouth with wonderful, charming engravings, especially the birds, every page within a decorated border.