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 moralistic tale of how friendship is tested by dishonesty, with delicate wood-engraved illustrations.
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 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.
Charming near-miniature chapbook of animal illustrations and images, in the first edition.
First edition of this moral story of what may be lost when you attempt to please people rather than completing your task correctly.
Probable first edition of this miniature alphabet chapbook with moral undertones and delightful woodcuts.
First edition thus of this scarce chapbook in two parts, containing the giant-slaying exploits of a farmer's son in Arthurian England.
First edition of this amusing little chapbook featuring tongue twisters, head-scratchers, and 19th-century dad jokes.
First edition of this collection of everyday scenes in rural Victorian England, including a vignette about a disabled veteran.
Rare first edition of this collection of short moralistic stories, with hand-colored illustrations.
Very scarce antebellum US chapbook of the classic tale, with charming wood engravings.
First edition of a combination of two shorter nursery rhymes about TOM, with a humorous reference to the Napoleonic Wars to tie them together.
First edition thus, from New Haven published Babcock, of this illustrated collection of hymns by one of the most famous children's writers of the 19th century.
First edition of this alphabet-toy, used in literacy instruction yet sturdy enough to act as a bat for a shuttlecock which, in fact, was one of its intended uses.
Scarce mid 19th-century children's chapbook teaching stories from the Christian Bible, illustrated with wood engravings.
First edition of this slightly morbid but very charming miniature chapbook.