(Old Books, Souvenir Books, Baby Books, Americana, New England, Massachusetts, Donald Gibbs). Baby's Record and Baby's Pictures. Published 1935, New York by C.R. Gibson & Company. Assembled c. 1942-1955. c. 21 leaves (42 pages) with photos mostly mounted to one side throughout. Text in English. Profusely illustrated.
Touching early childhood picture album of this WWII era New England child from Montaque, Mass.
Publisher's oblong pictorial color cloth binding, original decorative string binding cord.
Album is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition. Binding gently age worn, cloth slightly soiled and worn, remains overall attractive as an object. Text block paper is gently toned, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.
Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique book survives.
Book Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 10" W.
[B2934].