Alphabet Cards
Complete set of Gilded Age alphabet trade cards advertising Blake's Great Piano Palace in Boston in a style reminiscent of Alfred Crowquill.
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).
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.
Gilded Age small-format McLoughlin Brothers publication with a cute pet dog theme.
First edition of this illustrated collection of simple passages for early readers – a scarce Mahlon Day title.
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 scarce little collection of illustrated nursery rhymes, including classics like Little Miss Muffet and Bah Bah Black Sheep.
First edition of this charming paper doll set, complete with fashionable chromolithograph dresses and hats, in the scarce original box.
First edition of this charming collection of rural vignettes and short poems, including two depictions of men with prosthetic legs.
First edition of this brightly illustrated collection of poems and short stories, many focused on animals.
Collection of various early 19th-century printings of the influential American educational book, demonstrating its evolution over more than three decades.
Gilded Age McLoughlin Brothers publication of the traditional rhyme "This Little Pig Went to Market" from Aunt Mary's Little Series.
First edition of this near-miniature book of short stories, largely concerned with descriptions of animals.
Winter and Christmas-themed picture book from the McLoughlin Brothers, featuring rhymes for young children illustrated with chromolothographs with little children at play.
First edition of this tragic tale of a hare who finds out her animal friends are of the fair weather sort when she is being chased by hunters.
First edition of this Victorian cautionary tale about truancy and the dangers of swimming.
First edition thus of this rare chapbook version of the classic accumulative rhyme, with charming woodcuts.
First edition of this chapbook collection of stories about the diminutive Tom Thumb, including his time in King Arthur's court and being eaten by a fish (twice).
First edition of this illustrated moralistic chapbook about virtuous Tommy and his naughty brother Harry.
McLoughlin Primer, including illustrated alphabets and simple word lessons with large illustrations.
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.
A unique leather hornbook, incorporating material from a recycled 17th century bookbinding.