Gockel and Scratchfoot; or The History of Two Little Chickens

A Tale for Children

from the German of Gustav Süs  

Philadelphia:  Willis P. Hazard, 1853 

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Red covers have blind stamping and title and illustration in gilt. 
• Boards show some age, scuffing, smudges, wear and repair to opening edge, bumping, edgewear.  Corners are worn, with exposed board.  See photos.  
• Spine is stained, with crushed ends.  See photos. 
• Binding is secure.  
• Pastedowns and feps have some light foxing, staining, gift inscription. 
• Illustrations are bright and clear, plates are foxed on reverse and margins.  See photos.  
• Interior is gently age-toned, exhibits a little marginal toning, some smudges.  
• Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• PS2024.0501

59 pages. 6.5 x 8 inches

A very good copy, with full color lithographed plate illustrations, of this 1853 edition.  The text is an English rendering of the original German by Gustav Süs, relaying the tale of two chickens.  Wear to the cover boards; the interior is bright and crisp.  Four lithograph illustrations, in color, are present. 

Inscribed in pencil on the front fep: "George W. Pearson from his Father."

Published by Willis P. Hazard, 178 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.  Illustrations are signed "T. Sinclairs lith Phila."

Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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