Alphabet: T-Z - Book for children
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Alphabet: N-S - Book for children
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Alphabet: G-M - Book for children
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Alphabet: A-F - Book for children
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The Mermaid "at home!", [Title page]
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"The sword, and the pike, the sabre, and lance, were bravely employ'd ...
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Front cover - Book for children
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"Old wife, most highly provok'd, that by the tobacco-pipe fish she'd b...
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"And the dignifi'd dolphin, the pattern of fashion", page 12
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"The Codfish from Newfoundland bank found its way", page 7
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"Resolv'd on proclaiming a submarine feast", frontispiece
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"His Majesty spouted", page 14 - Book for children
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"That notable gambler, the Shark", page 12
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"And now to get ready, each fish was in motion", page 6
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The journey, or, cross roads to conqueror's castle : a new and interes...
The game board is a map with roads, cross-roads and illustrations. Starting from the bottom of the board, players spin the disk and move their marker in the indicated direction and spaces. Player's lose or gain... More
The heroes; or, Greek fairy tales for my children,
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Cooking game with metal scales - Book for children
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Contes du temps passé de ma mere l'oye : avec des morales
English and French on facing pages. English translation is by G. Miege, not R.S. (Robert Samber), Cf. ESTC. Signatures: A-O⁸ P². Bound in black morocco with gilt tooling; black end papers. ESTC (RLIN) N13590 L... More
A token for children : being an exact account of the conversion, holy ...
"Preserved and published for the encouragement of piety in other children. With new additions." A token for the children of New England is by Cotton Mather. First published in England, 1671-1672. Became the m... More
The New-England primer improved : for the more easy attaining the true...
Signatures: A-E⁸. LC copy imperfect: margins worn, all leaves reinforced, leaves C4 and C5 mended with some loss of text. Final leaf supplied from a reprint of the 1777 ed. ESTC W36250
Cock Robin's death and funeral - Rare book, public domain, Library of ...
Date of printing suggested by Bristol. Consists of one gathering, unsigned. "The catalogue and characters of the letters of the alphabet"--P. 11-24. Bristol B5059 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler,... More
The American spelling book, containing an easy standard of pronunciati...
Signatures: A-M⁶. Evans 23052 Skeel, E.E.F. Webster 22 ESTC W7833 LC copy rebound; in 19 cm. case with contemporary wooden boards preserved in enclosed folder.
The prodigal daughter, or, A strange and wonderful relation : shewing ...
Signatures: [A]⁶. Evans 36166 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 13-14 Welch, D.A. Amer. children's books, 1068.14 ESTC W26926 LAC ael 2019-06-20 no edits (1 card)
The mother's remarks on a set of cuts for children
Designed to help mothers teach their children to read. The 54 plates contain 324 illustrations. Accompanied by an 8 p. "Advertisement," and 5 cards in various sizes: a folded card of consonants followed by bla... More
The New England primer, improved : for the more easy attaining the tru...
Signatures: [A]⁸ B-E⁸. Heartman, C.F. New England primer, 198 Shaw & Shoemaker 4726 Includes a small illustration for each letter of the alphabet, and an illustration of John Rogers, martyr. LC copy imperfect:... More
Easy and instructive lessons for children. Also, The ladder to learnin...
Shaw & Shoemaker 6214 Welch, D.A. Amer. children's books, 303 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 25 LC copy imperfect: all after p. 48 wanting.
The puzzling-cap : a choice collection of riddles, in familiar verse, ...
First and last leaves mounted on covers. Shaw & Shoemaker 9225 Welch, D.A. Amer. children's books, 1085.5 Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 309 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 123-124
The young child's ABC, or, First book
In original illustrated gray wrapper. Shaw & Shoemaker 11909 Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 325 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 26 LC copy 2 (Carson Coll) copy NOS 2010-12-30 he11
The life of George Washington : with curious anecdotes, equally honour...
Shaw & Shoemaker 16702 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 40-44 LC copy has inscription: John Barton's book, 1810. LAC ecr 2019-04-25 no edits (1 card)
The entertaining history of Giles Gingerbread, a little boy who lived ...
"Adorned with copperplate engravings." Each plate has two illustrations; numbered 1-8. Attributed to John Newbery. Cf. DNB; Mrs. E.M. Field, The child and his book; Nichols' Lit. anec. v. 3, p. 465. Shaw & S... More
The uncle's present : a new battledoor
24 letter alphabet (no J or U), illustrated with street vendors with their particular cries as captions. Wrapper shaped like an envelope, with a flap that surrounds the fore-edge of the book. Title from ins... More
The history of insects - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress...
Shaw & Shoemaker 28750 Welch, D.A. Amer. children's books, 544.5 Rosenbach, A.S.W. Children's books, 475 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 45-47 Alphabet on p. [2] of cover, bookseller's adve... More
A new hieroglyphical Bible for the amusement & instruction of children...
"Recommended by the Rev. Rowland Hill, M.A. From an English edition." Woodcut illustrations by Alexander Anderson. Cf. Haviland. Shaw & Shoemaker 30872 Welch, D.A. Amer. children's books, 513.3 Haviland, V. ... More
Metamorphosis, or, A transformation of pictures, with poetical explana...
Sands' text is rewritten from The beginning, progress, and end of man, London, 1650. The illustrations are by J. Poupard. First published at Philadelphia ca. 1787. Each leaf is folded inward at the top and bott... More
The history of Tommy Two-Shoes, own brother to Mrs. Margery Two-Shoes
"Embellished with cuts." First and last leaves mounted inside printed wrapper. Shaw & Shoemaker 43932 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. p. 84-88 Printer's advertisement on p. [31]; Alphabet on p. [4].
Beauties of the New-England primer
Heartman estimates date of printing between 1815 and 1830; Haviland 1818. Samuel Wood & Sons published at 261 Pearl St., New York, between 1817 and 1835. Heartman, C.F. New England primer, 442 Haviland, V. Ya... More
The juvenile national calendar, or, A familiar description of the U.S....
Date of printing suggested by Shoemaker. Written and illustrated by John Latrobe. Cf. Semmes, J.E. John H.B. Latrobe and his times, 1917, p. 103. Shoemaker 16755 Illustrations in LC copy are hand colored. Sourc... More
The tales of Peter Parley about America : with engravings
First edition. Page 144 misnumbered 142. Signatures: [1]⁸ 2-9⁸. Shoemaker 29051 Blanck, J. Peter Parley to Penrod, p. 1 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 48-56 "The story of America"--P. 138-1... More
The Youth's instructer in natural history
Issued in an orange paper slipcase. Each volume in an orange paper wrapper. No. 1: 36 p., [10] leaves of plates ; no. 2: 36 p., [10] leaves of plates; no. 3: 35 p., [10] leaves of plates; no. 4: 34 p., [9] leav... More
Les contes de Pierre Parley sur l'Amérique : avec figures
Translated by F.M.J. Surault. Frontispiece with caption: Peter Parley telling stories, signed: J. Andrews. Shaw & Shoemaker 12661 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 58 In original publisher's bi... More
Keeper's travels in search of his master
Checklist Amer. imprints, 19601 Also available in digital form.
The school song book : adapted to the scenes of the school room : writ...
BAL 6796 Checklist Amer. imprints, 24785 Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 163 Includes "Mary's lamb." First line: Mary had a little lamb. Two illustrations signed Anderson, one signed Grattan... More
The daisy, or, Cautionary stories in verse : adapted to the ideas of c...
"Embellished with engravings on wood from new designs." This title is attributed to Elizabeth Turner by Welch, Rosenbach, and Checklist of American imprints. In original publisher's binding: brown cloth with a ... More
The Butterfly's ball, and the grasshopper's feast
Cover title. "Embellished with eight colored engravings." The Ill. are hand-colored. In verse. In illustrated green printed wrapper. Baltimore directories show William Raine printing in Baltimore in the early ... More
The countries of Europe, and the manners and customs of its various na...
Pagination includes 8 plates. American Antiquarian Society suggests 1843 as the date of printing. E. Dunigan was printing by himself at 151 Fulton St. from 1842 to 1848. Illustrations have the following captio... More
The mansion of happiness : an instructive moral and entertaining amuse...
A board game that folds to the shape of a book. The paper fastener holds a counter and the instructions (1 sheet). The spaces on the game board are numbered from 1 to 67 and arrranged in an oval. Illustrated sp... More
The Boston cries ; and, The story of the little match-boy
Page [1] (blank) mounted inside front cover. The cries are on p. [2], [5], [7], [9], [11], [13], the story on [4], [6], [8], [10], [12], [14]. John C. Riker published at 129 Fulton St., New York, between 1844 ... More
Charles Perrault - Blue Beard - Rare book, public domain, Library of C...
In verse. 13 full-page illustrations included in pagination. Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 133 With: Bayley, F.W.N. Jack the giant killer. New York: Burgess, Stringer & Co., 1845. LC copy h... More
Little Red Riding Hood - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress...
In verse. 11 full-page illustrations including in pagination. Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 133 With: Bayley, F.W.N. Jack the giant killer. New York: Burgess, Stringer & Co., 1845. LC copy ... More
Jack the giant killer by F.W.N. Bayley, author of The new tale of a tu...
In verse. 13 full-page illustrations included in pagination. Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 133 With: Bayley, F.W.N. Little Red Riding Hood. New York: Burgess, Stringer & Co., 1845 -- Bayley... More
Beauty and the beast - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress s...
In verse. With: Bayley, F.W.N. Jack the giant killer. New York: Burgess, Stringer & Co., 1845. LC copy has hand-colored illustrations.
Malleville : a Franconia story - Rare book, public domain, Library of ...
Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, pages 89-90 Weber, C.J. Bibliography of Jacob Abbott, entry IV1 Publisher's advertisements on 4 pages at end.
The Adventures of Miss Minette and Master Jocko : to which is added, T...
Huestis & Cozans printed in New York between 1850 and 1852--Cf. 19th century Amer. children's book trade directory (at AAS website). Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 150-155
The little frog and pretty mouse, English folk song
Copyright statement on title page: 1852. Includes 7 full-page illustrations, including the title page. In original illustrated pink paper wrapper with publisher's advertisement on p. [4]. Haviland, V. Yankee D... More
Independence : true and false. American Sunday School Union.
LC children's books, v. 1, p. 460. Also available in digital form.
Goody Two-Shoes : illuminated with ten pictures
"With illustrations by W.H. Thwaites, engraved by the best artists"--Cover. In an illustrated stiff paper wrapper, with an advertisement on p. [4] for the series. Copyright 1855. Signatures: A-B⁸. Last page bla... More
Mother Goose in hieroglyphics, rebus
"Part first"--Cover. On the title page and paper wrapper, "Goose" appears as an illustration of a goose. 26 nursery rhymes with many words replaced by pictures. Pages [31] and 32 have the key to the rebuses. Co... More
Maria Cheeseman, or, The candy-girl
In original publisher's binding: blue rib-grain cloth with borders stamped in blind on boards, title stamped in gilt on spine. Also available in digital form. LC copy is a copyright deposit: no. 453, Feb. 13, 1856.
Rollo in London - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress scan
In original publisher's binding: brown cloth with a Birth of Venus-like illustration in a panel stamped in blind on boards, title and series title in gilt on spine. Series title page signed: Baker Smith Andrew;... More
Learning to think : consisting of easy and entertaining lessons, desig...
Weber, C.J. Abbott, VIa2 In original publisher's binding: red morocco-grain cloth with the series title inside a circle decorated with water plants and animals stamped in blind on both boards. Title in gilt on... More
Mamma's budget, or, Daily reading for children
"By the Child's Friend." Added t.p. signed Bonner, sc., possibly G.W. Bonner. In original publisher's binding: blind-stamped white cloth on boards, gold stamped on spine. LC copy is a copyright deposit: No. 499... More
Blind Ruth, or, How may I do good? : illustrating the second petition ...
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The brandy drops, or, Charlie's pledge : a temperance story
Copyright 1858. Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 103 Illustrations include the frontispiece: a drunken man holds a bottle from which a winged serpent rises to attack him. In original publisher... More
McGuffey's newly revised eclectic primer, with pictorial illustrations
"Intended as an introduction to McGuffey's eclectic first reader"--Preface. Clark, Austin, Maynard & Co. was publishing in New York between 1860 and 1862. Cf. 19th cent. Amer. children's book trade directory, A... More
Alfred Gatty. Parables from nature. Public domain book.
Also available in digital form.
The Indian chief and the little white boy
Copyright 1855 by H.C. Peck & Theo. Bliss. Theodore Bliss published independently in Philadelphia between 1862 and at least 1876. Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 102 Illustrations have the f... More
Red Riding Hood - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress scan
A little girl meets a hungry wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother. A shape book. Title from illustrated paper cover. Toy book cut in the shape of a standing Little Red Riding Hood, with a wolf... More
The Union A B C - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress scan
Printed in red and blue on linen. Each letter of the alphabet is printed with the stars and stripes, and is accompanied by a patriotic verse and illustration relating to the Union cause.
Spectacles for young eyes: St. Petersburg
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The seven little sisters who live on the round ball that floats in the...
By Jane Andrews. Added engraved title page (included in number of plates), with guard sheet. In original publisher's binding: Brown cloth over boards, title stamped in gilt on upper board. Haviland, V. Yankee ... More
Agnes Wilbur, or, A daughter's influence
Plates printed in red. In original publisher's binding: blind-stamped brown cloth with title gold stamped on spine. LC copy is a copyright deposit: No. 256. Deposited Oct. 16, 1866, by J.C. Garrigues & Co., pr... More
Elsie Dinsmore - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress scan
First edition. Added t.p. has address: 506 Broadway, which is correct. Illustrations signed: Fay & Cox. In original publisher's binding: brown cloth over boards, with blind-stamped medallion in the center of t... More
Flora Morris' choice, or, Be not conformed to this world
Also available in digital form.
Princess Ilse : a story of the Harz Mountains ; and, The Will-o'-the w...
Published anonymously. LC copy by bequest of W.S. Shoemaker. Also available in digital form.
Franz Hoffmann. Buried in the snow - Public domain book.
Also available in digital form.
The Fourth of July in New England and the fifth of November in old Eng...
Publisher's advertisements on 6 pages at end. Also available in digital form.
The cats' party - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress scan
Cover title. Copyright 1869. Leaves printed on one side only, printed pages face each other. First and last leaves pasted to paper wrapper. In illustrated paper wrapper with publisher's advertisement on p. [4]... More
Short-comings and long-goings, or, The boys and girls of Glencairn
In original publisher's binding: brown cloth with Eastlake-style design and title stamped in black and gilt. Also available in digital form.
Grace Greenwood. History of my pets. Public domain book.
In original publisher's binding: red rib-grain cloth with Eastlake-style design and title stamped in black and gilt on upper board; title and publisher's monogram stamped in gilt on spine. Also available in dig... More
How the Kingdom came to little Joy
Also available in digital form.
Jacob Abbott. Granville Valley Public domain book.
Weber, C.J. Bibliography of Jacob Abbott, entry VIIg4 Publisher's advertisements on 38 pages at end. Also available in digital form.
Lucille, or, The young flower-maker
Also available in digital form.
Sophie E. Eastman. Finding His foot-prints. Public domain book.
One Illustration signed: Peirce. In original publisher's binding: brown cloth with title gold stamped on spine and upper board, border and center ornament stamped in black. LC copy is a copyright deposit: Copyr... More
Mary Dow Brine. What Robbie was good for - Public domain book. - by Ma...
Also available in digital form.
Simple addition by a little nigger
Cover title. Leaves printed on one side only, printed pages face each other. A counting rhyme. In illustrated paper wrapper with publisher's advertisement on p. [4]: New picture books for little children. Havil... More
Lizzie Bates. That boy of Newkirk's. Public domain book.
LC copy is a copyright deposit. Also available in digital form.
Julia Mcnair Wright. The curse and the cup Public domain book.
In original publisher's binding: brown cloth with title and border stamped in black on upper board; title and publisher's monogram in black and gilt on spine. LC copy is a copyright deposit: 1880. Also availabl... More
Grace Greenwood. Treasures from fairy land. Public domain book.
Two volumes in one. Also available in digital form.
Howe Benning. Father's house - Public domain book.
Also available in digital form.
Sketches & scraps - Rare book, public domain, Library of Congress scan
In verse. Printer named on verso of t.p. In original publisher's binding: Illustrated paper over boards, cloth spine. Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literary sampler, p. 185-189 LC copy is a copyright deposit: N... More
Yankee Doodle : an old friend in a new dress
In verse. Eight full-page color illustrations. Blue line illustrations are incorporated into the pages of text. LC copy is a copyright deposit: Oct. 13, 1881, no. 15793 M. Haviland, V. Yankee Doodle's literar... More
The floating prince, and other fairy tales
The title story first appeared in St. Nicholas, Dec. 1880. Cf. Blanck. BAL 18877 Blanck, J. Peter Parley to Penrod, p. 61 LC copy 1 is a copyright deposit: Nov. 11, 1881, no. 17133. [16] p. of publisher's adv... More
The little duke: Richard the Fearless
Also available in digital form.
Tales from the Norse grandmother (the Elder Edda)
Also available in digital form. Copy 2 formerly classed: PT7235.L3
Diddie, Dumps, and Tot, or, Plantation child-life
Twelve full-page illustrations included in pagination. Some illustrations signed: WLS (William Ludwell Sheppard). "Interesting and popular books depicting southern life and character"--2 p. at end. Haviland, V... More
Eliot McCormick. Peace Island. Public domain book.
In original publisher's binding: brown cloth over boards. Upper board illustrated in black and gilt, with series title in black. Also available in digital form. Formerly shelved in Reserve Storage.
Nora Perry. Dolly's kettledrum. Public domain book.
In original publisher's binding: brown cloth over boards. Upper board illustrated in black and gilt, with series title in black. Also available in digital form. Copy 1 formerly shelved in Reserve Storage.
Margaret Oliphant. A Little Pilgrim, - Public domain book.
Also available in digital form.
Josephine Pollard. The brave little tailor. Public domain poetry book.
Also available in digital form.