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 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.
Second revised edition of one of the most popular mathematical textbooks in early United States, with extensive contemporary figuring.
Popular antebellum book of catechisms for children, written for the use of Sunday Schools.
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.
First Appleton edition of this moralistic story of a young boy and his virtuous father figure.
First edition of this slightly morbid but very charming miniature chapbook.
First printing of this history of African Americans for young people, profiling prominent figures such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass – with striking black-and-white illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
Third revised edition of "the most popular arithmetic in America" prior to 1800, which had gone through 57 editions by 1832 (Karpinski, 16).
First edition of this 1960s instructional book for parents advocating reading education for toddlers.
Set of the landmark 1930 editions of the classic readers – the two first editions to include the characters of Dick and Jane.
The rare large Dick and Jane book for teachers to display and use in class, over two feet high.
First edition of this rather sad tale of a chance encounter on the road, presented by little Ella Harnsworth to her grandmother.
First US edition of this book of simple stories about Christian missions around the world.
Later edition of this miniature chapbook, number 9 in the first REDFIELD'S TOY BOOKS series.
First edition of this economically minded craft book for children that "shows how many things lying around the house [...] can, with proper application, be made into things of beauty and usefulness."
First US edition, second overall, of this collection of useful knowledge for schoolchildren.
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.