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Children's Story Book , Jack the Giant Killer
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Children's Story Book , Jack the Giant Killer

19th century
Sold 16 April 2025 · Wickersley Antiques
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An early children's story book, Jack the giant killer, Beautiful comic illustrations by P Cruikshank. Published by Read &Co . red cloth bound, in used condition .

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Childrens Book to the Victorian era.

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SA884576
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Description
An early children's story book, Jack the giant killer, Beautiful comic illustrations by P Cruikshank. Published by Read &Co . red cloth bound, in used condition .
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Wickersley Antiques has dated this Antique Childrens Book to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA884576
Wickersley Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wickersley Antiques Profile Page

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Wickersley Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I An antique childrens book titled Jack the Giant Killer featuring a red cloth cover and a printed illustration of a giant eating hasty pudding. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Children's Story Book , Jack the Giant Killer

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Wickersley Antiques
Telephone 07802 196 675 or 01142 851 486
Location
Exhibiting and Trading from Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jul 2011
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Items Sold 4,173
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An antique childrens book titled Jack the Giant Killer featuring a red cloth cover and a printed illustration of a giant eating hasty pudding.
Children's story book , Jack the Giant Killer
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An antique childrens book titled Jack the Giant Killer featuring a red cloth cover and a printed illustration of a giant eating hasty pudding.
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  • ObjectBooks & Manuscripts
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialPaper, Cloth, Cardboard
  • ColourCrimson
  • MotifsTypography, Figurative illustration, Cloth binding
  • SizeH 25 cm (10 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

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Victorian toy books typically featured colourful woodblock illustrations, simplified text, and durable formats like cloth bindings designed to withstand handling by children.

These publications commonly utilised cloth-covered card boards, heavy paper stock, and early coloured printing techniques such as chromolithography or hand-tinted wood engravings.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the paper ageing characteristics, traditional printer imprints, typography styles, binding methods, and verifying publisher addresses active during the period.

Such historic items are typically displayed closed on a specialised book stand, within glass-fronted bookcases, or styled flat upon a dedicated surface to protect fragile pages.

Preservation requires storing items away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable low-humidity environments, and handling them minimally using clean cotton gloves to prevent oil transfer.
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