RARE 1891 FIRST EDITION of P. T. Barnum's

BARNUM'S OWN STORY FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS OF AMERICA, NATURAL HISTORY FROM A NEW STANDPOINT.

Published by R S Peale and Company in 1891. This is a First Edition.

Very nice copy. Most of the white and gold embossed lettering on the blue boards is still readable although faded. The edges and corners are understandably worn (see photos). The lettering of the spine is more faded, the top and bottom edges visibly worn.

Inside the floral endpapers are also worn. There is a light ink inscription on the first blank page dated "December the 25, 1891". The threads of the spine are visible on some pages. The picture of Barnum has been well protected by the still present tissue page. Missing one illustrated page that I could find. This is a first edition, first printing. The pages have foxing.  Please see the pictures for further description and feel free contact me with any questions.