{"product_id":"1878-prangs-natural-history-series-children-swimming-birds-antique-book","title":"1878 Prangs Natural History Series Children Swimming Birds Antique Book","description":"Up for sale is a rare and charming antique children's book: Prang's Natural History Series for Children: Swimming Birds, published by L. Prang \u0026amp; Co., Boston, in 1878. Louis Prang was a pioneer of chromolithography in America, and this volume features gorgeous, vivid color illustrations of waterfowl alongside educational text by Norman A. Calkins and Mrs. A. M. Diaz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Beautiful textured hardcover with striking gold gilt lettering and a stamped golden duck medallion on the front cover. Shows standard light edge wear, corner bumping, and minor foxing\/age spots appropriate for its age. The binding is secure, and the interior color plates remain bright and display wonderfully.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic collectible for antique book lovers, 19th-century education historians, and vintage bird illustration collectors! Please review all photos for an exact look at condition. Shipped securely with care.","brand":"Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Beige","offer_id":67670454239392,"sku":"100926-SBS3","price":64.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/8f0cc7b6-68d0-4f98-88f7-b13f82c83469.jpg?v=1791591465","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1878-prangs-natural-history-series-children-swimming-birds-antique-book","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}