Antique 1889 Childhood Valley Ernest Nister John Lawson IllustrateVictorian Book For Sale

Up for sale is a beautiful copy of Childhood Valley: The Favourite Songs of Childhood, published in 1889 by the legendary Ernest Nister. This rare Victorian-era children\'s monograph features stunning cover art of a winged Christmas angel carrying toys, illustrated by renowned artist John Lawson.Condition Details• Interior: Exceptionally clean and bright. The stunning chromolithograph color plates are in excellent, vivid condition with no major foxing, heavy staining, or finger marking. The pages remain crisp and well-preserved for a children\'s book of this age.• Exterior: The front and back pictorial boards show typical age-related wear, including rubbing to the surface and moderate softening/scuffing along the corners and edges. The spine binding remains intact.Please view all photos carefully to assess the exterior shelf wear and the beautiful condition of the interior pages.