Groggy Harbor Orkney Islands Orcades Shepherd's Sling 1834 Juvenile Chap Book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Juvenile Books, Children's Stories, Chap Books). Groggy Harbor, or A Smooth Stone from the Brook and A Shepherd's Sling. Published 1834, Boston by Ford & Damrell. Third Ed.76 pages. Text in English. Chap book/ temperance tale. Publisher's paper wrappers, text set within wood engraved decorative border. Rear wrapper is publishers advertisement. Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding age worn, text block damp stained with tide mark, various signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object. Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally. Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please review photos for more detail showing how this book survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account. Book Measures c. 5 1/4" H x 3 1/4" W.[B12154].