Modern facsimile edition of this collection of the 36 little promotional titles published by the Kansas City-based Faultless Starch Company, first published in 1889, an example of popular literacy tools in early Oklahoma and Texas.
Wonderful large-format shape book full of classic nursery rhymes and vibrant chromolithographs.
First printing of this colorful Christmas gift book filled with seasonal poems and bright color plates, in the scarce original dust jacket.
Uncommon chromolithographic picture book detailing little Dicky's return to England from South Africa, revealing Victorian-era colonialist culture and racism.
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Darling Czech children's book, with vibrant chromolithographs of well-to-do children engaging in various activities including going to the zoo, going sailing, and buying new toys.
McLoughlin edition of this vibrantly illustrated nursery rhyme set to music, featuring humanized frogs, rats, and cats, part of their Aunt Louisa's Big Picture Series.
First edition of this colorful Gilded Age trip around the world, from England to China and more.
First edition of this collection of rhymes illustrated with darling chromolithographs of Victorian children by Ida Waugh.
First edition of this delightful German color-learning board book, guided by an articulated paper doll — a rare survival.
First edition of this very scarce Humphrey book, magnificently illustrated of little children dressed in the national costumes of various nations from Russia to Scotland, and with one child representing Africa.
First edition in English of this collection of vignettes of children and a variety of animals, from house cats to elephants, with illustrations inspired by the art of Kate Greenaway.
First edition of this charming Belle Epoque book of various seasonal activities for children, with illustrations of fashionable French youths and adults that evoke the style of Kate Greenaway.
First edition of this delightful book of trades printed by one of the leading publishers of the Golden Age –with beautiful illustrations by F. D. Bedford.
First published edition (the second produced edition overall) of this color-illustrated ALICE for young children, with the Carroll-approved color images of Tenniel's original illustrations – quite a nice copy.
First edition of this moral tale in the shape of its titular character, with illustrations by noted Philadelphia chromolithographer Ferdinand Moras.
First edition of publisher Seitz's scarce shape book version of this beloved fairy tale, shaped like the titular character herself (complete with bird friends).
First edition thus of a McLoughlin collection of classic ROBIN HOOD stories, in a die-cut book in the shape of the man himself.
Scarce color McLoughlin Brothers Brownies production featuring author-illustrator Palmer Cox's ingenious adaptation of Scottish folklore, an attractive copy.
First edition of this deluxe variation (in white imitation goatskin) of an almanack for children, with lovely illustrations by Kate Greenaway.
Written soon after the Spanish-American War and at the beginning of the Philippine-American War, these stories describe children taking on roles in famous historical battles.
First edition of this brightly illustrated collection of poems and short stories, many focused on animals.
Rare first edition of this exciting McLoughlin title, in which a steam train and its passengers experience increasingly unlikely adventures.
First edition of this STRUWWELPETER-esque story of a very naughty boy and the consequences of his actions.
First edition of this near-miniature collection of 12 short stories with illustrations attributed to Kate Greenaway.
First edition of this almanack for children, with lovely illustrations by Kate Greenaway.
