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Antique 1889 McLoughlin Bros. "Girls & Boys Name ABC" Victorian Children's Book
Up for sale is an original 1889 edition of "Girls & Boys Name ABC", published in New York by the legendary "McLoughlin Brothers". Famous for their rich, vibrant chromolithograph printing, McLoughlin Bros. books are highly prized by collectors of 19th-century American ephemera and children's literature.
Condition Details:
Completeness: INCOMPLETE. Missing the opening page (covering letters A, B, and C). The page for letters W & X is severely torn/fragmented.
Covers & Spine: Heavy wear, scuffing, edge chips, staining, and vintage tape/cloth reinforcements along the spine and top border.
Pages:Toning, edge tears, and handling marks throughout, typical for an antique children's book of this age.
Artwork:The remaining intact full-spread color chromolithographs (including D/E, F/G, H/I, J/K, L/M, N/O, P/Q, R/S, T/U, and Y/Z) feature gorgeous Victorian illustrations, perfect for framing, scrapbooking, or paper craft projects!
Please carefully inspect all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic and structural condition before purchasing.
