Lot 605
Emerald Green 1850's Children's Books
Passed — did not sell at this auction
- Estimate
- $100–$200
About this lot
Manufacturer: Various
Dimensions: Approx. 4x6x 1/2 in. Each
Condition: Previously Used in School Room Setting. Children’s Writing/School Information on Blank Pages
Additional Information: This charming set of three mid-19th-century children’s books, bound in striking emerald green cloth, includes Tommy Dodd, I Wish I Was Poor, and The Fisherman’s Boy. Believed to date from around the 1850s, these volumes exemplify the moral and educational literature that was popular during the Victorian era. Their richly colored bindings and period typography reflect the craftsmanship of early publishers, while the stories offer insight into the values, lessons, and everyday life presented to young readers of the time. Collectively, these books represent an appealing and increasingly scarce group of antique children’s literature, valued for both their historical significance and decorative presence.
Lot details
- Lot
- 605
- Category
- Books and Paper Items › Books › Rare Books
- Estimate
- $100–$200
- Closed
- August 27, 2026
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