Rare Antique Book, The New Picture Reading Book, 1872 rabbit_figurine The interior is a painted

The interior is a painted green metal

and has a nice vintage patina

The cardboard carton was patented in the mid 1950s by Alford Cartons

The center of the plate is decorated with Virginia highlights

Rare Antique Book, The New Picture Reading Book, 1872 rabbit_figurine The interior is a paintedA rare, antique book, The New Picture Reading Book, published by Henry Hoyt, Boston; 1872. A hardcover book with 319 pages. The covers and spine are brown cloth, colorful graphic on front cover with ornate printing on the spine. The condition is good, worn covers and spine, foxing (age discoloration) on pages. All illustrations intact, no tears, penciled name in interior. The book measures approximately 7 1 4" X 5 1 4". A lovely, collectible