THE Z WAS ZAPPED
1987
Signed first printing of this violent Van Allsburg ABC, in which the alphabet finally gets what it deserves.
ABC Books
THE GEM ABC AND PICTURE BOOK
[circa 1898]
Charming McLoughlin ABC with carefree illustrations of children at play, accompanying rhymes about the letters of the alphabet.
BIG LETTER ABC BOOK
1937
Vibrant alphabet book illustrated in 1930s style, an attractive example of the later output of McLoughlin Bros.
GUAM ABC
(1967)
First printing of this uncommon alphabet book, illustrated by a Guamanian artist and including a glossary of regional names and terms.
MERRY PASTIME PRETTY PICTURE BOOK
1900
Lovely large-format example of a McLoughlin alphabet picture book, full of their signature vibrant chromolithographs.
C IS FOR CITY
(1995)
Doubly inscribed first edition of this energetic rhyming ABC, full of vividly illustrated city-dwellers dressed in mercilessly depicted high mid-90s style.
HOCH-DEUTSCHES LUTHERISCHES ABC UND NAMEN BUCHLEIN FUR KINDER
(1832)
Charming American schoolbook for German speakers, featuring an inspirational woodcut image of Martin Luther at his writing desk on the front cover.
ALPHA BETA CHOWDER
(1992)
First printing of this charming and outlandish alphabet of rhymes, including such delights as an abhorrent axolotl, gruesome Gilbert, and more.
PUSSY'S ABC
[circa 1890]
Charming ABC book in the form of a handsome and fluffy cat, containing a feline love story told with each of the letters of the alphabet.
YANKEE DOODLE AMERICA: The Spirit of 1776 from A to Z
(2006)
Signed first printing of this combination alphabet and history book, telling the story of the Revolutionary War from A to Z in the form of old tavern signs.
TOY ABC LAND
1935
Delightful Depression-era alphabet, with each letter represented by toys and fun activities.
TOODLE'S ABC
[circa 1915]
Large linen alphabet and picture book illustrated in the style of Frances Brundage.
ALPHABET COOKIES IN ABC
(1928)
First printing of this charming alphabet of names illustrated in full color in a striking '20s style.
A.B.C. BOOK OF ANIMALS AT PLAY
(1929)
First printing of this giant, colorful ABC and counting book, featuring a number of unexpected animals.
LITTLE SOLDIER'S ABC
[circa 1898]
Attractive military-centric alphabet book, from Artillery to Zouave, presenting soldiers as role models for young boys — including an image clearly based upon Teddy Roosevelt as a Rough Rider.
A APPLE PIE
[1970]
Modern reprint of Kate Greenaway's classic ABC book, printed from the original 1886 woodblocks.
PETER PAN'S ABC
[1913]
First US edition of this lovely illustrated alphabet adapted (uncredited) from Barrie, with a brief synopsis of the full story followed by 26 related alphabet verses.
ALPHABEARS
(1984)
Inscribed first printing of this charming teddy bear ABC, with an original drawing by illustrator Michael Hague.
LYRICS PATHETIC AND HUMOROUS FROM A TO Z
1908 [1909]
Deluxe large format portfolio edition of one of Dulac's most desired books, a quirky ABC.
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ALEPH BET ARTZAH RAYD [Alphabet of the Red Land]
[circa 1950]
Rare illustrated alphabet book, depicting the flora, fauna, landscape, technology, and cultural artifacts of 1950s Israel.
MY ABC BOOK
[circa 1930s]
Great early 20th-century linen ABC book with colorful images, accomplished in typical early 20th century style.
BIG A-B-C BOOK
1913
Great pre-war alphabet picture book with large block letters and captivating colorful illustrations, in a larger linen book format for easy use by young children.
PLAY & PLEASURE ABC
[circa 1930s]
Great early 20th-century alphabet book with a simple sentence rhyming structure to teach fundamentals to young readers.
MY ABC BOOK
1904
Early 20th-century cloth alphabet book in verse, with images and rhymes associated with affluent families of the period.
YOUNG ONES PRIMER
[circa 1890s]
Great ABC book, with a charming rhyme for each of the colorful letters of the alphabet with accompanying depiction.
