Feb 28, 2005 - Sale 2034

Sale 2034 - Lot 236

Price Realized: $ 3,450
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 4,000 - $ 6,000
UNIQUE CHILDREN'S BOOK (JUVENILE.) Darby and Joan, Commonly called The Little Man and his Gun. To which is added what was said by Little Jessie. Charming calligraphic manuscript with 6 full-page watercolor illustrations. 14 pages on 7 leaves, plus final blank. Each illustration with calligraphic verse beneath; on the facing page are descriptions of the illustrations; several leaves partially parted at gutter, without loss. 8vo, contemporary red calf gilt extra, with a floral border and the title in the center of the front cover. [United States], circa 1810

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a unique and exquisite handmade book for children, picturing a black family.