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

Great ABC book printed on linen for easy use by young children, illustrated in charming early 20th-century fashion with terms like "Velocipede."

Early Republic era chapbook of this fascinatingly fatalistic little work about aging and death — a rare survival.

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.

Second revised edition of one of the most popular mathematical textbooks in the 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.

Charming set of bedtime stories, packaged together by Whitman with its original box.

True first printing of this reflection on the importance and philosophy of teaching, by a well-traveled professor and author.

First Appleton edition of this moralistic story of a young boy and his virtuous father figure.

Inscribed first printing of this delightful book of New York numbers, including such delights as 8 soft pretzels, 14 carousel horses, and 19 pets.