Antique, 1848, MINIATURE BOOK ,"THE TEMPERANCE TOKEN or CRYSTAL DROPS

Description: Hello and Welcome ! Today, the listing is THIS IS A WONDERFUL MINIATURE BOOK"THE TEMPERANCE TOKEN" OR CRYSTAL DROPS FROM THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET" . THIS TREASURE WAS GIVEN TO ELLEN B PERICE, PRESENTED BY HER FATHER ON DECEMBER 25TH 1848. A COLLECTION OF POEMS DEALING WITH LIFE SITUATIONS. IT IS IN WONDERFUL ANTIQUE CONDITION CONSIDERING IT IS 176 YEARS OLD ! THIS MINIATURE BOOK IS A BLUE CLOTH BOUND, HARDCOVER, WITH GILT EDGES TO THE PAGES. ON THE FRONT, A GILT PHOTO OF A MAN, THE OLD OAKEN BUCKET AND HIS TWO DOGS AND GILT LETTERING ON THE SPINE. IT HAS A LOVELY HAND COLORED PLATE ON ONE OF THE INSIDE PAGES. THERE IS NORMAL AGE RELATED WEAR TO THE OUTSIDE AND SOME MINOR RUST TO SOME OF THE PAGES, BUT IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH ANY OF THE WRITINGS. THIS IS A WONDERFUL LITTLE TREASURE THAT WAS GENTLY USED AND GENUINELY LOVED. PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES ! IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE BRINGING YOU GREAT TREASURES THAT I HAVE FOUND EITHER IN AUCTIONS OR PRIVATE ESTATES. BECAUSE MOST OF MY ITEMS ARE OVER 100 YEARS OLD, EXPECT TO SEE SOME AGE-RELATED WEAR OR A LITTLE IMPERFECTION HERE AND THERE ESPECIALLY ON LACE OR FABRIC. NOTHING MORE THAN YOU WOULD EXPECT TO SEE AND ACTUALLY WANT TO SEE TO CONFIRM AGE. SOMETIMES WHAT I MIGHT THINK IS NOTHING, YOU MAY NOT AGREE. MY ITEMS MAY BE A LITTLE ECLECTIC BUT THEY HAVE A SPECIAL MEANING AND BRING ME JOY AND I HOPE THEY WILL YOU ALSO. SO, PLEASE LOOK AT ALL THE PICTURES AND USE THE MAGNIFICATION TO REALLY SEE AND APPRECIATE THE CONDITION AND HOW WONDERFUL IT TRULY IS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING AND I AM HONORED THAT YOU HAVE LOOKED AT ONE OF MY ITEMS. THAT'S ALL FOR NOW....MARY It is very important to me that you love everything you purchase so please email me with any questions you may have prior to your purchase. I take great care in everything I ship so be assured that your treasure will be carefully packaged to ensure that it arrives in the condition you would expect. Payment is expected within 2 days of purchase, and I will ship upon notification of payment. Shipping is within the Contiguous U.S. and additional shipping charges may apply to outer states. Shipping charges are determined by weight and dimension. I ship USPS ground. Like everything else, shipping rates have gone up so I will always seek the best possible rate for you.

Price: 59 USD

Location: Venice, Florida

End Time: 2024-09-08T21:12:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD