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(Description)

Author: Palmer Cox.
Title: Brownie Year Book.
Publisher: New York, McLoughlin Bros., 1895. First Edition.
Language: Text in English
Size: 12" X 10".
Pages: Unpaginated.
Binding: Very good and attractive original illustrated hardcover binding with cloth spine (hinges fine, overall worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. 
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing and staining - as shown, gift note of a previous 1900 owner on the first endpaper - as shown, endpapers inner hinges worn but still tight - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with twelve beautiful, full-color illustrations for each month, typical of Palmer Cox’s whimsical Brownie characters, featuring month-specific stories.

Estimation: (USD 350 - USD 500).

The book: A delightful example of Palmer Cox's beloved Brownie series, this 1895 first edition of "Brownie Year Book" takes the reader on a journey with the Brownie characters throughout the months of the year.

The author: Palmer Cox (1840-1924) was a Canadian author and illustrator best known for his series of humorous books featuring the mischievous Brownie characters, which were immensely popular.