Chap book
animals] [juvenile]
New Haven: S. Babcock, c. 1840s. 24 pp. Yellow illustrated paper cover, illustrations of all animals referenced. Part of Babcock's Moral, instructive and amusing toy books. Each animal included has multiple anecdotes. Animals include the lion, tiger, elephant, dog, camel, horse, and bear. 6" x 4" staining, some tears in cover.
Price: $75.00
Chap books,Native Americans in Children's Literature
Concord, New Hampshire: Merriam & Merrill, 1854. Later edition. A book of children's stories featuring Native Americans, with illustrations throughout. Reinforced positive and negative stereotypes/associations for American children. 12mo (6" by 3.75"), pp. 24, illus., bound in publisher's wrps. going to the same text but for the next year's edition.....
Price: $100.00
chap book, short stories, birds, animals, morality, Redfield's Toy Books
New York, NY: Kiggins & Kellogg, [1856-1866]. This book is a part of the Redfield's Toy Books series, which consisted of four series of twelve books each. Fifth book, first series. The books were reprints of books first published in 1850 by J. S. Redfield, another New York Publisher. This.....
Price: $50.00
Chapbook,Moralistic Tales for Children
Boston, Massachusetts: Taggard & Thompson, 1863. Later edition, first published in 1857, of a book of moralistic stories for children. In-text illustrations This edition not located in WorldCat (Jan. 2024). 16mo (4.25" by 2.75"), pp. 48, illus., in original publisher's brown cloth stamped in blind.
Price: $65.00
Chapbook,Moralistic Tales for Children
Boston, Massachusetts: Taggard & Thompson, 1863. Later edition, first published in 1857, of a book of moralistic stories for children. This edition not located in WorldCat (Jan. 2024). 16mo (4.25" by 2.75"), pp. 48, illus., in original publisher's green cloth stamped in blind, spine gilt. Gift inscription to Miss Phoebe.....
Price: $65.00
Temperance,Moralistic Tales for Children,Chap books
New York, New York: J.S. Redfield, c.1850? A pro-temperance tale for children, warning against the evils of drinking. 16mo (4.5" by 3"), pp. 16, illus., in original illus. wrps. Early pencil message to upper wrapper verso ("Get well soon..."). Approx. 5 copies on WorldCat (Jan. 2024).
Price: $40.00
Allegories, Christianity in Education, Anthropomorphism
New York, New York: Stephen M. Crane, c1845. A children's book about two lambs "intended to instruct you in some very important knowledge. The lambs are very much like children, which they are intended to represent. The Good Shepherd is the Lord Jesus ... the roaring lion is the chief.....
Price: $75.00
Children, Illustrated Children's Books
New York and Philadelphia: Turner & Fisher, 1840s. Sole edition of a charming, hand-colored illustrated children's book published by Turner & Fisher as a part of their "Brilliant Colored Toy Books" series. 16mo (4.75" by 3"), pp. 8, with hand-colored illustrations. Sewn in original illustrated wrappers, with upper wrapper serving.....
Price: $125.00
periodical] [missions
Boston: American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, 1851. 16 pp. Green illustrated printed paper cover, monthly periodical, Vol. II, no 1 for January 1851, contains 2 illustrations. Inside cover lists ordering information and donations to Children's Educational Funds. Content titles include: The New Year, Julia the Heathen Girl, Hindoo.....
Price: $18.00
conduct of life, success, boys, gender roles, business, miniature book, chap book
Boston: D Lothrop & Co, 1886. 16 pp, red paper covers. An advise book for young boys hoping to succeed in business. The book is broken up into categories: One thing at a time, the way to win (all on one page), the things explained, and hard to understand. On.....
Price: $30.00
song books] [instruction
Cambridge: John Owen, 1845. 38 pp. Applied printed cardboard cover, second edition, sewed binding, music with descriptions and instructions. A music book with preface and note to teachers, first three pages include testimonials in favor of the Singer's First Book. OCLC: 3 (8/29/2016) 5 1/2" x 5" binding loose, wear.....
Price: $25.00
Chap books,Children and Animals
New York, New York: T. Mason and G. Lane, 1837. A children's story about a girl and a cat, first published c.1828. 24mo (4.25" by 2.75"), pp. 26, illus., in original publisher's printed yellow wrps. In-text wood cut images. Early ownership inscription. 4 copies on WorldCat (Jan. 2024).
Price: $50.00
Readers, Children's books, Children, Illustrated
London: Dean and Son, [1850s?]. A charming small format (4.5" by 3") story book for elementary-aged children with hand-colored wood engravings: "It is a sad thing when boys and girls will not learn to read, for all the things that they would like to know, may be found in books.....
Price: $95.00
religion, juvenile, chap books
New York: Anson D.F. Randolph, 1860. 16 pp. Printed soft cover, full text, originally printed in The Mother's Journal. The religious story of sweet little three year old Antoinette who befriends Loose Ben, the sixteen year old slouching, dirty fire-maker at the Nelson Hotel. Antoinette asks Ben if she loves.....
Price: $50.00
fairies
New York: Mahlon Day, 1836. 17 pp. Printed soft cover, illustrations. The adventure of the author exploring on a May night and encountering fairies. The writer sees one fairy taller than the rest with a crown of diamonds and the name Gloriana. In her hand is a rose instead of.....
Price: $85.00
religion, chap books, Sophie "The Scrubwoman" Lichtenfels
New Jersey: Bible,Book and Tract Rooms, 1902. 14 pp. Printed soft cover, stapled. A Telegram message by Sophie, delivered at Hamburg, New Jersey, March 2, 1902. Reported by Pastor H.J. Roberts, copyrighted by Sophie Lichtenfels. Written in a German accent, "De Lord has given me a telegram to deliver to.....
Price: $45.00
juvenile] [short stories
Boston: G.W. Cottrell, 1856. 96 pp. Printed paperback cover, woodcut illustrations throughout. A collection of short stories with religious morals. Stories include "Susie and the Butterflies" "Rosalie and Hetty" "The Almond Blossom" "Ellen's Canary" "Fanny's Sacrifice" "Patience" and "God's Work". Back cover advertises G.W. Cottrell, Publisher, Bookseller, Stationer, and Valentine.....
Price: $50.00
Morality, Social Situations, Children's Literature
New York: P.J. Cozans, 1856. 16 pages. Wraps. 8 relevant full page hand finished lithograph illustrations. Stereotyped by Vincent L. Dill. Content includes Willy and Frank Too-Late, A Morning on the Ice, A Morning-Ride, Billy's Rabbits, Harry's New Kite, Saturday Afternoon and Jack the Shepherd Boy. Measures 8 3/8" x......
Price: $85.00