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 moralistic tale of how friendship is tested by dishonesty, with delicate wood-engraved illustrations.

Later edition of this little collection of moral stories, presented to a child over 150 years ago.

First edition thus, from Boston publisher Degen & Estes, of the tragic folktale, with woodcut illustrations after the circa 1850 Mahlon Day publication.

First edition of this Victorian cautionary tale about truancy and the dangers of swimming.

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.

Exceptional linen alphabet book that uses a fun searching game to teach early readers letters and numbers.

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 revised edition of one of the most popular mathematical textbooks in the early United States, with extensive contemporary figuring.

First US edition of this chapbook poem about the sights and sounds (and smells) of the UK's capitol city.