First edition thus, from New Haven published Babcock, of this illustrated collection of hymns by one of the most famous children's writers of the 19th century.

First US edition of this collection of short moral stories from English polymath John Bowring.

First edition of this brightly hand-colored animal reader, reflecting the persistence of the Compte de Buffon's scientific reputation.

First edition of this stylish mid-century modern beginner's sewing book, full of simple projects and instruction.

First edition of this delightfully optimistic pre-WWI book about "the mechanical triumphs of the modern world," with illustrations of many of these "triumphs" in action – an uncommon title, especially so in dust jacket.

First Appleton edition of this moralistic story of a young boy and his virtuous father figure.

First edition 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.

First edition, in the variant bright white binding, of this beautifully illustrated book about our six-legged neighbors – with the scarce original dust jacket.

Third revised edition of "the most popular arithmetic in America" prior to 1800, which had gone through 57 editions by 1832 (Karpinski, 16).

Set of the landmark 1930 editions of the classic readers – the two first editions to include the characters of Dick and Jane.

First edition of this moralizing chapbook about the merits to be earned with good behavior – a remarkably scarce title.

Dick and Jane reader, with stories by a variety of authors and illustrated in color on every page.

The rare large Dick and Jane book for teachers to display and use in class, over two feet high.