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.

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 Victorian cautionary tale about truancy and the dangers of swimming.

Charmingly illustrated Gilded Age alphabet book, using both imaginary and real subjects, such as "Trumpeter" next to "Unicorn" and "Xerxes" next to "Yacht."

Early 20th-century alphabet book produced in the wake of the Spanish-American War, with letters representing various military service professions.

Charming near-miniature chapbook of animal illustrations and images, in the first edition.

Great early 20th-century linen ABC book with colorful images, accomplished in typical early 20th century style.

Early Republic era chapbook of this fascinatingly fatalistic little work about aging and death — a rare survival.

Exceptional linen alphabet book that uses a fun searching game to teach early readers letters and numbers.

First edition of this little moral tale of the theft of a melon and the resulting punishment for the thief, published by active abolitionist Charles Whipple.