Antique Illustrated Children's Book, The Courtship of C. Robin and J. Wren (c.1800s)
Antique Illustrated Children's Book, The Courtship of C. Robin and J. Wren (c.1800s)
Shopping for a special baby gift? Show your gift-giving prowess with this rare antique children's book, The Courtship & Marriage of Cock Robin and Jenny Wren.
Our hardcover copy was published in the late-19th century by Marcus Ward & Co. Limited (c.1885) and includes illustrations by popular nineteenth century illustrator, Jessie Watkins. Based upon a London edition published by J. Harris in 1806, this scarce book is illustrated throughout with several full-page color lithograph illustrations, black and white vignettes and beautiful gilt end papers. It is a children's tale told through rhyming verse of the courtship and marriage of two characters, Cock Robin and Jenny Wren.
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Listing Includes
- ONE antique children's book (as shown)
Item Condition
Good condition with wear consistent with age and use: yellowed pages; bowing; cover wear; foxing; edgewear; marks and discoloration throughout.
Item Details
- Material: paper, book board and binding materials
- Color: white cover with muted colors in lithograph illustrations
- Dimensions: 0.25" W x 8.75" H x 8.75" D
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