This is a beautiful antique 1880 hardcover book titled "Clover Beach" by Margaret Vandegrift. Published by Porter & Coates in Philadelphia, PA, this book is a charming beach-themed adventure aimed at both boys and girls. With a nostalgic glimpse into American literature from the late 19th century, this collectible book offers readers a unique and enjoyable reading experience with its English language text and captivating storyline.
The book is actually in very good condition considering it is 146 years old. There is some wear on the corners of the hardcover and some mild separation of the cover to the binding. There was a, what appeared to be, a foil bookmark between 2 pages that disintegrated and left a brown stain on those 2 pages. Other than that, the rest of the book is in very good condition. (See photos)
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