ABRIDGMENT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
[circa 1815]
First edition of a children's chapbook Life of Christ, printed by the Glasgow firm Lumsden & Son, illustrated with full-page etchings in red.
Early Childrens (pre-1900)
Alphabet Cards
[circa 1880]
Complete set of Gilded Age alphabet trade cards advertising Blake's Great Piano Palace in Boston in a style reminiscent of Alfred Crowquill.
ALPHABET MILITAIRE 41
[circa 1835]
Single continuous folding pictorial alphabet book with a military theme, featuring gilt-lettered wrappers and details within illustrated letters.
BLACKBIRD'S NEST, A TALE FOR YOUTH
1812
First edition of this moralistic tale of how friendship is tested by dishonesty, with delicate wood-engraved illustrations.
THE BOOK OF FAMOUS KINGS AND QUEENS
[circa 1852]
First edition of this miniature book highlighting historic royals from Philip of Macedonia to Napoleon, with an American national flavor.
THE BOOK OF TRADES, OR LIBRARY OF THE USEFUL ARTS
1810
Fourth edition of this illustrated description of various 19th-century jobs, this copy lacking 2 plates of 67 total.
CARLO OR KINDNESS REWARDED
[circa 1870]
Gilded Age small-format McLoughlin Brothers publication with a cute pet dog theme.
DARLING EDITH AND HER WARDROBE
1894
First edition of this charming paper doll set, complete with fashionable chromolithograph dresses and hats, in the scarce original box.
DEAN'S MOVEABLE COCK ROBIN
(1858)
Rare and early Dean moveable, with vivid hand-colored moveables plates operated by levers with metal grommets, in beautiful condition.
Early Nineteenth Century Ivory Hornbook
[circa 1820s]
Lovely example of an early 19th century ivory hornbook.
ENTERTAINING VIEWS
[circa 1840]
Provincial collection of Victorian poems about everyday life, including wood-engraved illustrations of the market.
FAVORITE COLORED PICTURE BOOK
[circa 1877]
First edition of this brightly illustrated collection of poems and short stories, many focused on animals.
Five Editions of the NEW-ENGLAND PRIMER
[circa 1815-1850]
Collection of various early 19th-century printings of the influential American educational book, demonstrating its evolution over more than three decades.
FIVE LITTLE PIGS
[circa 1890]
Gilded Age McLoughlin Brothers publication of the traditional rhyme "This Little Pig Went to Market" from Aunt Mary's Little Series.
GEM ABC AND PICTURE BOOK
[circa 1898]
Charming ABC with carefree illustrations of children at play, accompanying rhymes about the letters of the alphabet — scarce in this format.
THE GIRL AND HER PETS AND OTHER STORIES
[circa 1868]
First edition of this near-miniature book of short stories, largely concerned with descriptions of animals.
GIRLS AND BOYS COME OUT TO PLAY
1901
Winter and Christmas-themed picture book from the McLoughlin Brothers, featuring rhymes for young children illustrated with chromolothographs with little children at play.
THE HISTORY OF THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT
[circa 1820]
First edition thus of this rare chapbook version of the classic accumulative rhyme, with charming woodcuts.
THE HISTORY OF TOMMY AND HARRY
[circa 1820]
First edition of this illustrated moralistic chapbook about virtuous Tommy and his naughty brother Harry.
HOME PRIMER
1897
McLoughlin Primer, including illustrated alphabets and simple word lessons with large illustrations.
IN THE COUNTRY : An Object Book for Children
[circa 1885]
First edition of this educational picture book illustrated "on indestructible boards" with vibrant chromolithographs of flowers, insects, fruit, and more.
KING WINTER
[circa 1859]
First edition of this beautiful shape book, detailing the seasonal activities of the Santa Claus-like KING WINTER and his assistant Jack frost – in notably sharp condition.
Late Sixteenth Century Leather Hornbook
[circa early 17th century]
A unique leather hornbook, incorporating material from a recycled 17th century bookbinding.
LINA, HET VERMISTE KIND [The Missing Child]
[circa 1867]
Novelty Dutch "dressing book" story, featuring 6 hand-colored leaves, each with a child wearing a different actual cloth dress.
LITTLE OLD WOMAN
[circa 1890]
Late 19th-century McLoughlin Brothers publication with their characteristic bright chromolithographs.
