BIG A-B-C BOOK

Akron, Ohio / New York / Chicago: The Saalfield Publishing Co, 1913. Very good.. Great pre-war alphabet picture book with large block letters and captivating colorful illustrations, in a larger linen book format for easy use by young children. Charming Saalfield linen book with "EVER WEAR-NEVER TEAR'" motto on front wrapper. "'B' is for Bat and also for Ball. When Edwin plays he always gets a hard fall." Most cloth books are found in smaller formats; this one is much larger than is normally found. 11.5'' x 8.75''. Original linen pictorial wrappers. Four full-page color illustrations with remainder of leaves printed in blue. [8] pages. Hone stitch repair to spine. Lightly soiled, frayed, and creased. Colors vibrant.