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On the Eighth Day of Christmas in July…

… have a book gifted in 1888.  (Okay, it's a stretch, but that's a lot of eights.)  This copy of Mad Cap, a book of short illustrated children's tales was given either to or by Harry D. Silsby on Christmas 1888.

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Though the pages are in a delicate condition now, the illustrations remain a beautiful example of a great Christmas gift, as you can see for yourself below.

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Drop us a comment below and tell us your favorite book as a child.  And stay tuned for more in our Christmas in July series!

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