Antique Booklet, 19th Century Turner & Fisher Cock Robin Children's Toy Book Ephemera
$134.70
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$134.70
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Offered for sale is an original antique "toy book" featuring the classic nursery rhyme "Cock Robin." Published by the prolific firm Turner & Fisher (New York and Philadelphia), this rare piece of 19th-century juvenile ephemera captures the illustrative style and moral storytelling popular in American children's literature of the era.
Content: Features charming woodcut-style illustrations and verse detailing the wedding of Cock Robin and Jenny Wren.
Back Cover: Includes an original advertisement for "Juvenile Works" published by Turner & Fisher, listing various "Plain and Colored Toy Books," primers, and educational prints, offering a wonderful look at 19th-century publishing.
Measurements: Measures approximately 3.5 inches by 6 inches (see photos).
Condition: Authentic vintage condition. Shows typical signs of age, including tanning, light staining, and edge wear consistent with a piece of this age. Please review all high-resolution photos for a detailed view of the condition.
An excellent addition for any serious collector of early American children’s books, nursery rhyme ephemera, or 19th-century paper collectibles.
Turner & Fisher toy books are highly collectible due to their historical significance in early American children's publishing.
$134.70
Sale price
$134.70
Regular price
Antique Booklet, 19th Century Turner & Fisher Cock Robin Children's Toy Book Ephemera
$134.70
Sale price
$134.70
Regular price
Offered for sale is an original antique "toy book" featuring the classic nursery rhyme "Cock Robin." Published by the prolific firm Turner & Fisher (New York and Philadelphia), this rare piece of 19th-century juvenile ephemera captures the illustrative style and moral storytelling popular in American children's literature of the era.
Content: Features charming woodcut-style illustrations and verse detailing the wedding of Cock Robin and Jenny Wren.
Back Cover: Includes an original advertisement for "Juvenile Works" published by Turner & Fisher, listing various "Plain and Colored Toy Books," primers, and educational prints, offering a wonderful look at 19th-century publishing.
Measurements: Measures approximately 3.5 inches by 6 inches (see photos).
Condition: Authentic vintage condition. Shows typical signs of age, including tanning, light staining, and edge wear consistent with a piece of this age. Please review all high-resolution photos for a detailed view of the condition.
An excellent addition for any serious collector of early American children’s books, nursery rhyme ephemera, or 19th-century paper collectibles.
Turner & Fisher toy books are highly collectible due to their historical significance in early American children's publishing.