THE BOOK OF TRADES, OR LIBRARY OF THE USEFUL ARTS
Fourth edition of this illustrated description of various 19th-century jobs, this copy lacking 2 plates of 67 total.
Fourth edition of this illustrated description of various 19th-century jobs, this copy lacking 2 plates of 67 total.
First edition of this Victorian cautionary tale about truancy and the dangers of swimming.
A unique leather hornbook, incorporating material from a recycled 17th century bookbinding.
First edition of this moral story of what may be lost when you attempt to please people rather than completing your task correctly.
First edition of this collection of stories themed around the values of the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, in the rare original dust jacket.
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 edition of this delightfully optimistic pre-WWI book about "the mechanical triumphs of the modern world," with illustrations of many of these "triumphs" in action – an uncommon title, especially so in dust jacket.
First Appleton edition of this moralistic story of a young boy and his virtuous father figure.
WWI-era history of the British flag through the importance of its use in battles over the years, using the term "ABC" to suggest the basics of the topic, rather than a literal alphabet.
First edition of Kate Greenaway's second illustrated almanack for children.
First edition, fourth impression of this book of hand-sewing projects, targeted at young girls.
First edition of this rationalist dialogue between father and son – also addressed in the dedication to the author's daughters.
Scarce first edition of this text introducing the basic concepts of astronomy to a young audience, specifically including girls, that used Newton's name as a selling point.
First edition of this miniature volume of two moralistic stories, part of the CABINET OF LILLIPUT series published by Newbery's successor.
First edition thus, from York publisher J. Kendrew, of the story of a little boy learning to read with the help of a molded alphabet book made of gingerbread.