(Old Boks, 19th Century Books, Juvenile Books, Illustrated Books, Jack and the Bean Stalk).

Lot x 2 Jack and the Bean-Stalk Juvenile Chap Books
Published c. 1880-95, London (R. Tuck) & United States (anonymous, possibly McLoughlin?).
2 books, each c. 16 pages counting covers. Text in English. Profusely illustrated throughout.

Publisher's pictorial color lithographed paper wrappers.

Poor condition 19th century juvenile fairy tale color booklets, but fun and charming in spite of it.

Books are physically old and shows some very heavy signs of handling and time. Books are not new or in "new" condition.

Binding very age worn, heavy signs of handling and time, pages detached, with numerous tears, old tape, chipping, one has some child coloring, overall just poor. But priced accordingly and still somehow pleasurable.

Please review photos for more detail showing how these booklets survive. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 11 1/4" H x 9" W.

[B5594].