1901 CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Book - McLoughlin Bros New York - Short Stories retailer Poems - Illustrated

1901 CHRISTMAS SURPRISE Book
McLoughlin Bros New York
Short Stories & Poems, all Illustrated

Large Book - 10 3/8" x 8 1/2"

This beautiful hardcover Victorian Children's Book was printed by McLoughlin Bros (NYC) in 1901. It seems to be a Christmas Annual, with an assortment of stories and poems, by various authors, all fully illustrated by various artists. The interior illustrations are black and white, the cover and first illustration are beautifully lithographed in color by McLoughlin Bros.

I have not been able to locate this title mentioned, or for sale anywhere on the internet. I believe it's retailer a rare one.

The front and back cover have some soiling and bumped corners, consistent with age and use. Please examine my photos closely. Spine is tight. Pages are browned (foxed), but have no rips or repairs. There is a very faint inscription on the first blank page, but other than that, there are no scribbles or markings anywhere in the book.

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