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.
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 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 gothic-tinged chapbook on the death of a moral young woman, told partially through correspondence.
Early Republic era chapbook of this fascinatingly fatalistic little work about aging and death — a rare survival.
First edition of this moral story of what may be lost when you attempt to please people rather than completing your task correctly.
First edition of this small and charming chapbook featuring animal woodcuts and short passages about them.
First edition of this little moral tale of the theft of a melon and the resulting punishment for the thief, published by active abolitionist Charles Whipple.
First edition of this little chapbook collection of bucolic and moral tales in rhyme, from the third series of the Redfield's Toy Books series.
First edition of this moralistic chapbook, in eye-catching speckled gilt boards.
First US edition of this chapbook poem about the sights and sounds (and smells) of the UK's capitol city.
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.
Apparent second edition of this moral tale of two little lambs named Peace and Inexperience.
First edition of this moralizing chapbook about the merits to be earned with good behavior – a remarkably scarce title.
Early edition of this collection of canine anecdotes, alongside charming illustrations of various dogs.
Later issue of this illustrated chapbook collection of short stories, including a story of Andrew Jackson during his military years, published as the Civil War loomed.
Later edition of this miniature chapbook, number 9 in the first REDFIELD'S TOY BOOKS series.
Scarce first edition of this sequel to THE CONCEITED PIG, in which the heroine tries to alert the Queen that stars are falling from the sky.
Second edition of this near-miniature patriotic tale as told by Revolutionary War veteran Uncle Ned, number 7 in the second REDFIELD'S TOY BOOK series.
First US edition of this beautiful chapbook that uses woodcuts as the basis of its moral lessons – an educational emblem book.