Antique 1896 Palmer Cox Merry Mice Children...
Updated September 26, 2026
| Lot number | 32 |
| Estimate | 50.00 - 75.00 USD |
| Category | Antiques & Furniture |
| Auction | Sale 260929 |
| Date | September 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Period Americana |
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
Book Litho Cover E Veale. This original late 19th-century Victorian children's booklet titled "Merry Mice" features whimsical chromolithograph cover art illustrated by world-renowned author and artist Palmer Cox (1840–1924), famous as the creator of "The Brownies." Accompanied by stories written by E. Veale ("The Fairy Tales Authoress"), the vibrant cover depicts anthropomorphic mice playing a fiddle, dancing, and swinging near a spider in a rustic outdoor setting, carrying strong collector appeal for enthusiasts of Palmer Cox, 19th-century children's literature, chromolithography, and antique illustrated ephemera. Published by Hubbard Publishing Co. (or contemporary counterpart), copyrighted 1896, chromolithographed paper cover, marked "Illustrations by Palmer Cox" and "Stories by E. Veale" alongside "Copyrighted 1896" at the lower left, measures approximately 8 x 10.5 inches. Displays expected signs of age including uniform paper toning, light edge creasing, minor edge chipping along the right margin, and subtle handling wear, though the color lithography remains rich, bright, and bold; no major tears, severe foxing, or loss of central printed illustration observed. See photos for close-up details.
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