Willie's History of Birds & City Cries c. 1840's juvenile chap books Sciences & Engineering Late 18th century engraved allegorical

Late 18th century engraved allegorical frontispiece

and Geology

37 1/2" W x 29" H

Montmorenci

some light surface soiling to first issue

Willie's History of Birds & City Cries c. 1840's juvenile chap books Sciences & Engineering Late 18th century engraved allegorical(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, Children's Books, Illustrated Books, Chap Books, Woodcut Illustrations). Little Willie's History of Birds & City Cries. Published c. 1840's, Boston by Degen, Estes & Co. Bird booklet is 16 pages, City Cries is 12 pp (so incomplete?). Text in English. Wood engraved images throughout. Publisher's pictorial paper covered boards, spine neatly hand sewn using thread (done by an early owner). Covers are loose and