Decalcomanie Collection Crafting gold Decals Transfers c. 1870's arts booklet

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Crafting Books, Illustrated Books, Decals, Transfers).

Decalcomanie Collection: Containing a Splendid Assortment of Transfer Pictures of Superior Design and Execution, Suitable for Artistic Ornamentation of a Variety of Articles.
Published c. 1870's (?).
Accordion style binding. Text in English. Illustrated throughout w/ seven sheets containing many gold reflective transfers (likely lacking at least one sheet(?).

Publisher's pictorial card stock wrappers, gilt cover decorations, oblong format. Rare in any condition.

Item is over 100 years old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Paper gently age worn, slight rubbing, spine repaired with cloth tape long ago, remains overall clean and attractive as a fragile survival.

Still attractive on the shelf. The scarce item displays a pleasing and unique age patina and overall is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this rare offering survives.

Covers measures c. 5" H x 7 1/4" W.

[B10255].