Complete set of Gilded Age alphabet trade cards advertising Blake's Great Piano Palace in Boston in a style reminiscent of Alfred Crowquill.

First edition of this moralistic tale of how friendship is tested by dishonesty, with delicate wood-engraved illustrations.

Gilded Age small-format McLoughlin Brothers publication with a cute pet dog theme.

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.

Rare and early Dean moveable, with vivid hand-colored moveables plates operated by levers with metal grommets, in beautiful condition.

Collection of various early 19th-century printings of the influential American educational book, demonstrating its evolution over more than three decades.

First edition of this near-miniature book of short stories, largely concerned with descriptions of animals.

First edition of this illustrated moralistic chapbook about virtuous Tommy and his naughty brother Harry.

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.

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

First edition thus of a McLoughlin collection of classic ROBIN HOOD stories, in a die-cut book in the shape of the man himself.

Very scarce antebellum US chapbook of the classic tale, with charming wood engravings.