TWO LAMBS: AN ALLEGORICAL HISTORY
Apparent second edition of this moral tale of two little lambs named Peace and Inexperience.
Apparent second edition of this moral tale of two little lambs named Peace and Inexperience.
First US printing of this nautical adventure story, in an attractive pictorial cloth binding.
First Appleton edition of this moralistic story of a young boy and his virtuous father figure.
First printing of this collection of verses by the influential children's book author, in a "gilt-extra" binding.
Scarce first edition of this juvenile novel in the Alcott school, about an industrious and moral young woman – in a lovely pictorial cloth binding.
First edition of this moralizing chapbook about the merits to be earned with good behavior – a remarkably scarce title.
Charming 1880s autograph book, with illustrations in the style of Kate Greenaway.
Third revised edition of this important bibliographical reference work on the "greatest little book" in the history of American early childhood education.
Limited edition bibliographical checklist, a follow-up and companion reference to Heartman's bibliography of New England Primers.
Early English-language adaptation/imitation of Hoffmann's STRUWWELPETER: the uncredited Anglophone interpreter produces a strong effort, with avaricious girls bitterly stung by furious bees, set on fire, and the like. Some of the children do live.
Philadelphia edition of this immensely popular book of questions and answers based around the teachings of the Reformed Dutch Church.
Early edition of this collection of canine anecdotes, alongside charming illustrations of various dogs.
First edition of this rare large format Maud Humphrey book, a portfolio loose as issued with six magnificent full-page chromolithographs of charming Gilded Age children.
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.
Later edition of this miniature chapbook, number 9 in the first REDFIELD'S TOY BOOKS series.
First UK edition of this adventure story, following a spoiled young boy as he matures aboard a fishing vessel – from the collection of publisher Michael Sadleir.
Intriguing US American fantasy story book, featuring fairies of various kinds.
Scarce first edition "picture-story" of a terrible child taken on a nighttime journey over the moon to Toyland, to learn good manners.
McLoughlin edition of this vibrantly illustrated nursery rhyme set to music, featuring humanized frogs, rats, and cats, part of their Aunt Louisa's Big Picture Series.
Civil War-era holiday compendium with an early printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (the original name of the famous poem) and an engraving of Santa by Thomas Nast inspired by the poem.
First edition of this moral tale in the shape of its titular character, with illustrations by noted Philadelphia chromolithographer Ferdinand Moras.
Second edition of this near-miniature patriotic tale as told by Revolutionary War veteran Uncle Ned, number 7 in the second REDFIELD'S TOY BOOK series.
First edition of this positively delightful collection of simple songs for young singers, with charming illustrations for each song in color.
First printing of this colorful Christmas gift book filled with seasonal poems and bright color plates, in the scarce original dust jacket.
Scarce first edition of this clever US book playing on the mythology of nursery rhymes, featuring the adventures of Baby Goose when he slips away from Mother Goose and Father Goose.