Little Henry and His Bird
John R. Bolles, 1851. First Edition. Paperback. Very Good. Item #636248
Scarce 19th-century American children's book (Worldcat records only a later collected printing, ca. 1857). Features 8 hand-colored engravings (2 on covers; 6 in text). 6 illustrated text pages on 12 (printed one side only), bound in original pictorial wraps (some browning and light wear with some spotting; expertly resewn with some slight and expert repairs). Notes: Cover ill. engraved and signed: J.D. Felter, N.Y Illustrations are hand-colored Printed on one side of leaf only, the printed pages facing each other Poem on back wrapper: 'Dialogue between a child and a bird.' 'With original engravings'--Cover.
Price: $250.00