Description

Antique illustrated children’s book: Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with the Circus by James Otis. Published by Harper & Brothers, Franklin Square, 1881.

Original beige-brown cloth boards with gilt lettering and decorative front design. Illustrated throughout with black-and-white engravings.

Condition is good for age. The first preliminary leaves, including the illustrated front matter, are present but detached from the binding. Rear inner hinge beginning to open slightly with light gauze showing. Text block otherwise complete with all story pages present. Light age toning and typical wear. Binding remains intact.

A classic 19th-century circus and juvenile adventure title.

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Item Specifics

• Format: Hardcover

• Language: English

• Publisher: Harper & Brothers (Franklin Square)

• Publication Year: 1881

• Author: James Otis

• Illustrations: Yes (B&W)

• Topic: Children’s

• Subject: Fiction

• Special Attributes: Illustrated; Antiquarian