First printing of this darling book of Valentines, illustrated in the earnestly saccharine 50s style – intact and unused.

Mid-century alphabet book printed in Chicago on texture paper, an object-based ABC in lovely 1940s style.

Pre-war American alphabet book printed on cloth, each letter represented by a different animal.

Complete set of Gilded Age alphabet trade cards advertising Blake's Great Piano Palace in Boston in a style reminiscent of Alfred Crowquill.

Early edition of this classic rhyme, published by "one of the two printers who dominated the New York City children's book publishing scene in the early 19th century" (Modero).

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.

Fourth edition of this illustrated description of various 19th-century jobs, this copy lacking 2 plates of 67 total.

A short story of the Campfire Girls, a popular fiction series from the early 20th century based upon a girls' club very similar to the Girl Scouts.

Later edition of this little collection of moral stories, presented to a child over 150 years ago.

First edition thus, from Boston publisher Degen & Estes, of the tragic folktale, with woodcut illustrations after the circa 1850 Mahlon Day publication.

First edition of this scarce little collection of illustrated nursery rhymes, including classics like Little Miss Muffet and Bah Bah Black Sheep.

Novelty board book, die-cut in the shape of a doll's house.

First edition of this charming collection of rural vignettes and short poems, including two depictions of men with prosthetic legs.