1880 Scarce Book - The Day Dawn Album with 150 full-page illustrations.
(Description)
Author: Unknown.
Title: The Day Dawn Album.
Publisher: London and New York, George Routledge and Sons, no date (1890).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 7".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Attractive and near fine original full-cloth binding. The front cover features an illustration of a smiling child peeking through a torn page, with intricate floral designs and gilt titles (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean rare light foxing - as shown, gift note of a previous 1880 owner on the first end paper - as shown).
Illustrations: The book contains over one hundred and fifty full-page illustrations. These are black-and-white engravings showcasing detailed and expressive scenes. The frontispiece and title page illustrate a charming garden scene and a young girl in a rural setting.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: This enchanting scarce Victorian-era album is a delightful collection of stories and illustrations meant to entertain and educate children. The vibrant cover illustration and the detailed engravings throughout the book reflect the era's artistic style and attention to detail.