Antique 1901 Cyr's Third Reader Hrdcover Schoolbook Ellen M Cyr, Ginn & Company For Sale

Description:Up for sale is an authentic, original antique copy of Cyr's Third Reader (also known as The Children's Third Reader) written by Ellen M. Cyr and published by the historic textbook publisher Ginn & Company.While the initial copyright for this edition was registered in 1896, this physical copy is a 1901 printing produced by The Athenaeum Press in Boston, U.S.A. It includes a dedication page reading "To Hon. James L. Howard with the loving regard of the writer," alongside historic educational content such as lessons on the "Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth". The book displays a unique olive-tan cover decorated with its signature intricate geometric "puzzle" line pattern.Item Specifications:Author: Ellen M. CyrPublisher: Ginn & Company / The Athenaeum Press (Boston, U.S.A.)Printing Date: 1901 (1896 Copyright)Format: Hardcover textbookFeatures: Period illustrations, pronunciation keys, and early American literature selections.Condition Notes:Exterior: The cloth-bound hardcover exhibits honest wear consistent with age, including rounding/fraying at the spine edges and corner tips, as well as general surface scuffing and minor soiling. The spine remains entirely legible.Interior: Complete and readable. The pages have expected age-toning. There is light user pencil marking on the back endpapers (including a charming period-style line drawing) and a small vintage stamp on the inside cover. See photos as they are part of description.