PETERSHAM STORY BOOKS
1933-1935
Vivid 1930s set of this educational picture book series that presents the history of common objects, materials, and vehicles in a child's life — with the original publisher's brochure.
US History
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THE WOMAN WHO FELL FROM THE SKY
(1993)
First printing of this retelling of an Iriquois creation story, with luminous illustrations by Robert Andrew Parker.
YANKEE DOODLE AMERICA: The Spirit of 1776 from A to Z
(2006)
Signed first printing of this combination alphabet and history book, telling the story of the Revolutionary War from A to Z in the form of old tavern signs.
ABE LINCOLN REMEMBERS
(2001)
Signed first printing of Abraham Lincoln's reflections on his eventful life, as he ponders the past before attending the theater one fateful night in 1865.
MILLIE COOPER'S RIDE
(2002)
Signed first printing of this true story of how brave Millie's equestrian skill turns the tide of a siege during the War of 1812.
THEY CAME FROM THE BRONX
(2001)
Signed early printing of this heartwarming story based on the actual events surrounding the reintroduction of bison into Oklahoma, thanks to the Bronx Zoo.
JOHNNY APPLESEED
(1988)
Inscribed first printing of this wonderful story about John "Appleseed" Chapman, along with an inscribed copy of the proof.
THE BOY WHO SAILED WITH COLUMBUS
(1992)
Signed first US edition of this of complex story of a young boy who is brought along on Columbus's first voyage and subsequently abandoned.
HOME OF THE BRAVE
2002
Signed first printing of this haunting and surreal reflection on the Japanese American internment during WWII, with original self-portrait of Allen Say.
STARRY FLAG ABC BOOK
1899
Stunning Gilded Age ABC book with each letter illustrated in a stars-and-stripes motif, and including a Fourth of July story.
BUFFALO BILL
1952
First printing of this picture book biography of the Old West icon.
A SMALL TALL TALE FROM THE FAR FAR NORTH
(1993)
Signed first printing of this retelling of the adventures of a Czech folk hero among the Inuit, with illustrations mimicking a field journal.
JOHN, PAUL, GEORGE & BEN
(2006)
Signed first printing of this collection of stories about the shenanigans of the Founding Fathers when they were but "five little lads," with original drawing by Lane Smith.
FOLLOW THE DREAM
(1991)
Signed first printing of this simple story of Christopher Columbus's career, with fantastic illustrations by Peter Sis – winner of the NEW YORK TIMES Illustrated Children's Book Award.
I CAN READ WITH MY EYES SHUT!
(1978)
First edition, first printing of this Seuss book about the wonders of reading, in his characteristic fantastical style.
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