Antiquarian Victorian-era first-edition softcover book The Robber Kitten. RM Ballantyne. Published New York McLoughlin Brothers.
$49.47 $61.83
Antique (1897) first-edition softcover illustrated children's book entitled The Robber Kitten written by Scottish juvenile author and artist R.M. Ballantyne. Book published, printed and bound in New York, USA by McLoughlin Brothers. Book also includes the story Bennie the Scorcher. The original illustrations in the book are also those of Ballantyne.
A very rare title this die-cut paperback book is complete at 15 pages | NO! dust jacket.
About the title: Ballantyne's story of the Robber Kitten, published in New York by the McLoughlin Brothers, is one of the first die-cut children's books. The principle story is about a kitten who has over-glamorized the life of a highwayman and wants to become a robber. Perhaps fortunately, kitten has little success in this occupation. The book also contains Ballantyne's story "Bennie the 'Scorcher'" about a young boy who rides his bike recklessly with intention to cause harm and the severe consequences of his meanness and recklessness.
Condition of book: In GOOD! antique condition, there are rips to the covers and wear to the edges of the covers, front and back. There is an inscription written on the bottom of the first page reading "Ernest Hepburn, 1904". Pages show LITTLE TO NO! foxing | yellowing, quite incredible for the age of the tome and a testament to the quality of board stock on which the book was printed. Pages show smudges and light water marks, mostly to the side margins and to the back cover. Book has some minor tears to the covers and pages, again for its age, they are indeed minor. There are some pages that are separated from the stapled bind towards the center of the book. All text is clear and legible, all color illustrations are bright and vivid. Please review each of the posted photos for a complete visual of the item.
Approximate measurements: book has a die-cut asymmetrical shape and measures roughly 10-1/2" x 5-1/2" | complete at 15 pages | softcover | NO! dust jacket.
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