A carefully assembled group of six handsome antique illustrated books, 1885–1912, highlighted by Cecil Aldin’s two-volume Pickwick Club and H. Willebeek Le Mair’s Little Songs of Long Ago.

The group combines major illustrators, attractive period bindings, abundant illustration and unusually nice condition in several volumes. An appealing decorative library in its own right, with considerable individual interest for collectors of illustrated books.

Included are:

The Pickwick Club — Charles Dickens. 1910. Two volumes, extensively illustrated by Cecil Aldin. Near Fine.

Zig Zag Journeys in Acadia and New France — Hezekiah Butterworth. 1885. Profusely illustrated throughout with views, historical scenes and portraits relating to Canada, Acadia and New France. Good.

Little Songs of Long Ago — 1912. Illustrated by H. Willebeek Le Mair. Very Good.

The Five Little Finger Stories — Lucy Hamilton Warner. Illustrated children's book. Very Good+.

The Old Peabody Pew — Kate Douglas Wiggin. 1907. Illustrated by Alice Barber Stephens. Fine.

Condition: Good to Fine, with the majority Very Good or better. Please see the Condition Description and photographs for individual condition and appearance.

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