PETERSHAM STORY BOOKS
1933-1935
Vivid 1930s set of this educational picture book series that presents the history of common objects, materials, and vehicles in a child's life — with the original publisher's brochure.
Education
TIMOTHY TRIM'S CLOCK BOOK
(1909)
First edition of this delightful interactive clock book, in which Umpty Umpt (the son-in-law of Father Time) teaches children how to tell time with a moveable clock face.
DANNY DIME'S BANK BOOK
(1909)
First edition of this delightful interactive book on financial literacy, in which Danny Dime saves his money in a bank safe — just like the miniature one built into the book.
THE FAULTLESS STARCH LIBRARY [Facsimile]
(1989)
Modern facsimile edition of this collection of the 36 little promotional titles published by the Kansas City-based Faultless Starch Company, first published in 1889, an example of popular literacy tools in early Oklahoma and Texas.
HOW MUCH IS A MILLION?
(1985)
Signed first printing of this fantastical counting book all about big numbers, as taught by Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician – with original drawing of Marvelosissimo.
I SAW ESAU: The Schoolchild's Pocket Book
(1992)
Signed first US trade edition of this book of traditional nursery rhymes, newly illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
FOURTEEN WEEKS IN CHEMISTRY
[1879]
Early revised edition of this attractive illustrated chemistry textbook first published in 1873, one of J. Dorman Steele's famed series of standard texts for the classroom.
FAMOUS OLD PEOPLE: BEING THE SECOND EPOCH OF GRANDFATHER'S CHAIR
1841
First edition of Hawthorne's second book for children, an introduction to the history of colonial New England presented in a dialogue between children and their grandfather.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: The Official Handbook for Boys
1911
First printing of this early guide to Boy Scout skills and values, published only a year after the US branch of the organization was founded – in notably intact condition.
IF YOU MADE A MILLION
(1989)
First printing of this fantastic book about the math of saving money featuring Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician.
YOU DON'T NEED WORDS: A Book About Ways People Talk Without Words
(1991)
Inscribed first edition of this educational picture book introducing children to sign language systems, semaphore, pictograms, international symbols, and other ways of communicating without the spoken word.
HUIT ENFANTS ET UN BÉBÉ
(1966)
First printing of this bilingual French-English picture book about a lively family, one of Michael Foreman's earliest books.
PALESTINE
(1946)
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.
NON NEW-ENGLAND PRIMERS
1935
Limited edition bibliographical checklist, a follow-up and companion reference to Heartman's bibliography of New England Primers.
THE NEW-ENGLAND PRIMER
1934
Third revised edition of this important bibliographical reference work on the "greatest little book" in the history of American early childhood education.
THE SECOND TRAIL
[1928]
First edition of this collection of stories themed around the values of the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, in the rare original dust jacket.
UNO, DOS, TRES; ONE, TWO, THREE
(1996)
First printing of Mora's bilingual Spanish/English counting picture book, inscribed with an original drawing by illustrator Lavallee.
123 NYC: A Counting Book of New York City
(2007)
Inscribed first printing of this delightful book of New York numbers, including such delights as 8 soft pretzels, 14 carousel horses, and 19 pets.
COVERINGS FOR THE HEAD AND FEET, IN ALL AGES AND COUNTRIES
[circa 1856]
First edition of this informational chapbook of various examples of hats and shoes from history and around the world.
ÆSOP'S FABLES, IN FRENCH; With a Description of Fifty Animals, Mentioned Therein and a French and English Dictionary of All the Words Contained in the Work
1849
Early edition of this French reader for young US learners, published as the cracks that would lead to the Civil War began to form.
FILMING WORKS LIKE THIS
(1970)
First edition of this scarce, charming, and educational '70s guide for children on the artistry and practical craft of filmmaking.
DIVINE SONGS ATTEMPTED IN EASY LANGUAGE FOR THE USE OF CHILDREN
1773
Interesting copy with vernacular repairs of this classic work of moral rhymes for young readers, "one of the most popular children's books" of the 18th century (British Library).
DISSERTATIO DE LOQUELA
1700
First edition of this landmark work in the history of education for deaf people, especially deaf children, and focusing on articulation and lip reading.
EMBLEMS FOR THE YOUNG FROM SCRIPTURE, NATURE AND ART
[circa 1845]
Mid-Victorian edition of this attractive little reader that invites children to consider its many illustrations in order to enhance the moral effect of the text.
OLD AGE
[circa 1820]
Early Republic era chapbook of this fascinatingly fatalistic little work about aging and death — a rare survival.
