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 illustrated collection of simple passages for early readers – a scarce Mahlon Day title.

First edition thus, from publisher Mahlon Day, of this traditional and tragic tale, with lovely hand-colored illustrations.

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 Victorian cautionary tale about truancy and the dangers of swimming.

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).

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

Probable first edition of this miniature alphabet chapbook with moral undertones and delightful woodcuts.

First edition of this amusing little chapbook featuring tongue twisters, head-scratchers, and 19th-century dad jokes.

Rare first edition of this collection of short moralistic stories, with hand-colored illustrations.

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 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.

First edition of this slightly morbid but very charming miniature chapbook.