Item #609266 Chit chat by a motherly cat. R. M. Ballantyne.
Chit chat by a motherly cat
Chit chat by a motherly cat
Chit chat by a motherly cat
Chit chat by a motherly cat
Chit chat by a motherly cat

Chit chat by a motherly cat

T. Nelson & Sons, 1855. First Edition. Paperback. Fair. Item #609266

A rough copy of this rare 19th-century children's book, illustrated with fairly unique chromolithograph cat illustrations. Orignial red pictorial wraps (heavy wear to covers and text, with tears and chipping, some stains; binding has been side-stitched and later reinforced with three brass brads). THIS COPY HAS TWO REMARKABLE INSCRIPTIONS BY PRIOR OWNER, relating his two experiences during solar eclipses in 1869 and 1885. Notes: Cover title. Col. illus. incl. cover. Illustrations and text by R.M. Ballantyne? Chromolithographed illustrations. In verse. Description: 8 unnumbered leaves : illustrations ; 27 x 18 in. Series Title: Funny animal series.

Price: $175.00

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