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).

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.

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 gothic-tinged chapbook on the death of a moral young woman, told partially through correspondence.

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 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 moralistic chapbook, in eye-catching speckled gilt boards.

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 moralizing chapbook about the merits to be earned with good behavior – a remarkably scarce title.

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.

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.

First US edition of this beautiful chapbook that uses woodcuts as the basis of its moral lessons – an educational emblem book.