WEIHNACHTEN [CHRISTMAS]
Scarce trade catalogue for children's books, toys, games, and educational novelties meant for the Christmas market.
Scarce trade catalogue for children's books, toys, games, and educational novelties meant for the Christmas market.
Early edition of the book that made the Rollo series big, intended to instruct the novice American reader by combining a mature vocabulary with a lively series of animal metamorphoses and moral lessons.
Second revised edition of one of the most popular mathematical textbooks in the early United States, with extensive contemporary figuring.
Clever 1920s educational adventure book, in which little Mimi and Robin learn grammar with the help of humanized grammar terms.
Early edition of this French reader for young US learners, published as the cracks that would lead to the Civil War began to form.
Popular antebellum book of catechisms for children, written for the use of Sunday Schools.
First edition of this landmark work in the history of education for deaf people, especially deaf children, and focusing on articulation and lip reading.
First US edition of this chapbook poem about the sights and sounds (and smells) of the UK's capitol city.
Pre-war reader devoted to health and cleanliness for children.
Detailed student notes, apparently from a teacher's training course, on the laws governing education in New York state in the late 1890s, with briefer sections of notes on the geology and geography of New York; one page is dated 1897.
First edition of this collection of stories themed around the values of the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, in the rare original dust jacket.
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 edition of this scarce, charming, and educational '70s guide for children on the artistry and practical craft of filmmaking.
A beautifully illustrated edition of Bohny's impactful BILDERBUCH, using everyday objects to teach children new concepts.
First US edition of this collection of short moral stories from English polymath John Bowring.
First edition of this rare Margaret Wise Brown pseudonymous title, inscribed by illustrator Bill Ballantine, who he gave up his career to join the circus in 1947.
Charming set of bedtime stories, packaged together by Whitman with its original box.
First printing of this colorful book about the history of Palestine on the eve of the establishment of Israel, with vibrant mid-century modern illustrations.
True first printing of this reflection on the importance and philosophy of teaching, by a well-traveled professor and author.
Apparent second edition of this moral tale of two little lambs named Peace and Inexperience.
First edition of this stylish mid-century modern beginner's sewing book, full of simple projects and instruction.
First printing of this I Can Read Book about adorable brother and sister pigs wonderfully illustrated in color by the author.
First Appleton edition of this moralistic story of a young boy and his virtuous father figure.
WWI-era history of the British flag through the importance of its use in battles over the years, using the term "ABC" to suggest the basics of the topic, rather than a literal alphabet.
First printing of this history of African Americans for young people, profiling prominent figures such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass – with striking black-and-white illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.