BUFFON ALPHABET DES ANIMAUX
First edition of this brightly hand-colored animal reader, reflecting the persistence of the Compte de Buffon's scientific reputation.
First edition of this brightly hand-colored animal reader, reflecting the persistence of the Compte de Buffon's scientific reputation.
First edition, softcover issue, of this important reader by two Black women about African American history — with illustrations of Black and white children playing together that elicited demands for the book to be burned.
Later issue of this illustrated chapbook collection of short stories, including a story of Andrew Jackson during his military years, published as the Civil War loomed.
First US edition of this chapbook poem about the sights and sounds (and smells) of the UK's capitol city.
First edition of this moralizing chapbook about the merits to be earned with good behavior – a remarkably scarce title.
First edition of this manners book in verse, an oft-amusing example of how little childhood behavior has changed through the centuries – by a woman author influential in American education.
First edition of this informational chapbook of various examples of hats and shoes from history and around the world.
Early edition of this collection of canine anecdotes, alongside charming illustrations of various dogs.
Apparent second edition of this moral tale of two little lambs named Peace and Inexperience.
A charming little all-in-one pocket reference book for simple math and measurements, aimed at young people.