RARE 1890s Little Mother Hubbard Parker Brothers Salem Mass. Antique Book | HTF For Sale

RARE 1890s Little Mother Hubbard Parker Brothers Salem Mass. Antique Book | HTFA Rare Piece of Parker Brothers History – Before the Board Games!\"Step aside, Mr. Monopoly! Before they were making us lose friends over Park Place, Parker Brothers of Salem, Mass. was publishing charming Victorian treasures like this one.Up for your consideration is a rare, late 19th-century edition of \'Little Mother Hubbard.\' This isn\'t your standard nursery rhyme reprint; it is a genuine piece of American publishing history from the iconic Pinafore Series era.The Aesthetic: The illustrations are stunning Victorian chromolithographs. The colors remain incredibly bright for being over 130 years old. From the \'Poor Dog\' looking surprisingly dapper in his blue coat to the intricate patterns on Mother Hubbard\'RARE 1890s Little Mother Hubbard Parker Brothers Salem Mass. Antique Book | HTFA Rare Piece of Parker Brothers History – Before the Board Games!\"Step aside, Mr. Monopoly! Before they were making us lose friends over Park Place, Parker Brothers of Salem, Mass. was publishing charming Victorian treasures like this one.Up for your consideration is a rare, late 19th-century edition of \'Little Mother Hubbard.\' This isn\'t your standard nursery rhyme reprint; it is a genuine piece of American publishing history from the iconic Pinafore Series era.The Aesthetic: The illustrations are stunning Victorian chromolithographs. The colors remain incredibly bright for being over 130 years old. From the \'Poor Dog\' looking surprisingly dapper in his blue coat to the intricate patterns on Mother Hubbard\'s dress, every page is a frameable work of art.The Condition (Honest Appraisal): Let’s be real—Mother Hubbard has seen a few things since the 1890s. • Cover: Shows typical Victorian \'character\' (wear to the edges and spine). • Binding: Some historical tape repairs are present along the spine and interior (see photos). It’s keeping the story together, though a professional conservator might scoff! • Pages: Expect some light thumbing and the occasional smudge from a child who likely learned to read on these very pages in the 19th century.Why you need it: Whether you’re a die-hard Parker Brothers collector, a lover of Salem history, or someone who just appreciates the slightly \'darker\' humor of original nursery rhymes (the dog dies and comes back to life—it\'s a rollercoaster!), this book is a must-have.Ships with care to ensure Mother Hubbard and her dog arrive safely at your cupboard!\"