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).
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.
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.
Great ABC book printed on linen for easy use by young children, illustrated in charming early 20th-century fashion with terms like "Velocipede."
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 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.
Second edition of this little collection of moral advice for children, in a remarkably early US example of a publisher's cloth binding.
Early edition of the book that made the Rollo series big, intended to instruct the novice American reader by combining a mature vocabulary with a lively series of animal metamorphoses and moral lessons.
Second revised edition of one of the most popular mathematical textbooks in the early United States, with extensive contemporary figuring.
Early edition of this French reader for young US learners, published as the cracks that would lead to the Civil War began to form.
Popular antebellum book of catechisms for children, written for the use of Sunday Schools.
First US edition of this chapbook poem about the sights and sounds (and smells) of the UK's capitol city.
Pre-war reader devoted to health and cleanliness for children.
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 US edition of this collection of short moral stories from English polymath John Bowring.
Charming set of bedtime stories, packaged together by Whitman with its original box.
First printing of this colorful book about the history of Palestine on the eve of the establishment of Israel, with vibrant mid-century modern illustrations.
True first printing of this reflection on the importance and philosophy of teaching, by a well-traveled professor and author.
Apparent second edition of this moral tale of two little lambs named Peace and Inexperience.