THE BABES IN THE WOOD, IN VERSE
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).
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).
First edition of this series of Baptist questions and answers about the nature of Christian belief aimed at children, with a Wilmington, Delaware imprint.
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.
First edition of this moralistic tale of how friendship is tested by dishonesty, with delicate wood-engraved illustrations.
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 publisher Mahlon Day, of this traditional and tragic tale, with lovely hand-colored illustrations.
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 near-miniature book of short stories, largely concerned with descriptions of animals.
McLoughlin Primer, including illustrated alphabets and simple word lessons with large illustrations.
Charmingly illustrated Gilded Age alphabet book, using both imaginary and real subjects, such as "Trumpeter" next to "Unicorn" and "Xerxes" next to "Yacht."
Great ABC book printed on linen for easy use by young children, illustrated in charming early 20th-century fashion with terms like "Velocipede."
Early 20th-century alphabet book produced in the wake of the Spanish-American War, with letters representing various military service professions.
First edition of this gothic-tinged chapbook on the death of a moral young woman, told partially through correspondence.
Early 20th-century cloth alphabet book in verse, with images and rhymes associated with affluent families of the period.
Great early 20th-century linen ABC book with colorful images, accomplished in typical early 20th century style.
Great object ABC mounted on muslin for easy use by young children, with no text except for large block letters accompanied by a rich illustration and primarily one-word captions.
Early Republic era chapbook of this fascinatingly fatalistic little work about aging and death — a rare survival.
First edition of this moral story of what may be lost when you attempt to please people rather than completing your task correctly.
Exceptional linen alphabet book that uses a fun searching game to teach early readers letters and numbers.
First edition of this small and charming chapbook featuring animal woodcuts and short passages about them.
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.
First edition of this little book of facts about flowers, with charming vernacular repair.
First edition of this little chapbook collection of bucolic and moral tales in rhyme, from the third series of the Redfield's Toy Books series.