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Books:Children's
Scarce edition of MOTHER GOOSE NURSERY RHYMES, SING A SONG OF SIXPENCE, McLoughlin Brothers, New York. No date but appears to be C1900, Art Nouveau influence. 10 1/2 x 7 3/4, 38 pages, 1 full page color plate, the remaining illustrations are two color. Delightful classic rhymes, very sweet images. In good overall condition, contents clean and tight, 1 inch tear on 1 pages, some evidence of pencil drawings that have been erased on front endpapers as well as some lt. foxing. Boards have wear. A ...
Books:Illustrated, Victorian Era
Wonderful Victorian gift book, SWEET CHEER THROUGH ALL THE YEAR BOOKLET CALENDAR arranged by Charlotte Murray. Beautiful color litho images, 4 x 9, some lovely flower images probably by Catherine Klein. Last page, December, has image of Santa Claus in a green coat. In good overall condition, silk cord is missing so binding is loose. A most welcome addition to a collection.
$65 USDC1907 Rare Ernest Nister Book "Wee Folk's Story Book" Gorgeous Color Lithos
Books:Children's
A delightful and quite scarce childrens book (net search showed 2, both in museums, none for sale on the net...) WEE FOLK'S STORY BOOK, A VOLUME OF PICTURES, VERSES AND STORIES FOR LITTLE ONES, EDITED BY ALFRED C. PLAYNE. The amazing quality we expect from the much respected Ernest Nister, E. P. Dutton. 7x9, 104 pages, gorgeous color litho images of children at play, lovely black and white fantasy, animals, fairies, children, dolls, toys, by Gill, Bowley, Stewart, Louis Wain like dressed cats. ...
$33 USDC1900 Original Victorian Book DOLLY AT HOME ABC's Raphael Tuck, gorgeous color lithos
Books:Children's
A much loved copy of a gorgeous Victorian book published by Raphael Tuck, DOLLY AT HOME ABC'S.;Approx. 8 x 14, 14 pages of some beautiful doll images, gorgeous color lithos. Young girl having tea with her dolls, doll on a rocking horse and getting a haircut, dolly in a most splendid gown, children at a sewing machine sewing clothes for dolly, girls and dolls having a tea part. Image on cover is of dolly with her sewing basket. In good/fair condition for sure, pages all there, cover is quite ...
$52 USD1878 Scarce Prangs Natural History Book Birds Of Prey
Books:Children's
Neat edition of PRANG'S NATURAL HISTORY SERIES FOR CHILDREN, published by Louis Prang & Co., Boston, 1874, BY NORMAN CALKINS & MRS A.M. DIAZ. APPROX 6 X 9, 18 PAGES, 4 pages of color chromos, images of some handsome birds including eagles, falcons, osprey, vulture, condor, hawk, buzzard etc. In good overall condition, contents basically clean and tight, spine has some splitting, wraps a bit of wear and tear. A scarce title and a most welcome addition to a collectors library, THANKS FOR LOOKING!
$35 USD1902 McLoughlin Bros. Book ANIMAL PICTURES For The Little Ones
Books:Children's
Scarce McLoughlin Childrens book, Natural History Series, ANIMAL PICTURES FOR THE LITTLE ONES. 9 X 7, 10 PAGES, stunning full color chromolithographs, sepia text. In very good overall condition, some lt. wear. A welcome addition to a collection, Thanks for looking!!
$30 USD1967 "Pot, A Handbook Of Marijuana" by Rosevear, Interesting!!!
Books:Other
Fascinating book, POT, A HANDBOOK OF MARIHUANA (MARIJUANA) basically "Everything you want to know about pot but were afraid to ask"!! 1967, 3rd printing, UNIVERSITY BOOKS, BY JOHN ROSEVEAR. 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 160 PAGES. History of marihuana, how and where the plant is grown, chemical and psychic properties, "proof conclusive that it is harmless and non addictive" various pipes and other methods of ingestion etc., recipes for tea, cake, fudge and spaghetti.... In excellent overall condition and a ...
$28 USD1933 THORNTON BURGESS "Birds You Should Know" Lovely Illustrations
Books:Other
Sweet little book, BIRDS YOU SHOULD KNOW By Thornton Burgess, 1933, Boston, Little, Brown & Co. Illustrated by LOUIS AGASSIZ FUERTES. First edition, 4 x 5 1/2, 256 pages. In very good overall condition,contents clean and tight, some lt. scattered foxing on endpapers. A most welcome addition to a collection
$28 USD1907 Gorgeous Unused Scrapbook ALMA MATER DAYS, Embossed Illustrated Binding
Books:Other
Beautifully done unused scrapbook, ALMA MATER DAYS, 1907, G.W. DILLINGHAM CO. PUBLISHER, NEW YORK, DESIGNED AND ILLUSTRATED BY HARRY B. MATTHEWS. 6 X 9 1/2, embossed, decorated brown boards, image of mortarboard and pen and ink bottle on cover. A souvenir for the female college student, 17 categories, all with some great artwork in Halloween colors of black and orange, including ENTANGLEMENTS, image of woman student with dogs, PASTIMES student holding Jack O' lantern, image of student playiong a ...
$30 USD1951 Delightfully Illustrated Cookbook Around The World Recipes Heloise Frost
Books:Other
Just delightful vintage cookbook, A WORLD OF GOOD EATING, RECIPES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, 1951 PHILLIPS PUBLISHERS, Heloise Frost. 8 x 6, 128 page. Charming colored illustrations by Ellen A. Nelson (figurine and greeting card artist, Red Farm Studio) Children dressed in International costume. In good overall condition, with original box, 3 pages have some scattered spotty stains, a bit of gravy!!! A welcome addition to a collection, Thanks for looking!!
$28 USD1917 Charming Book "How To Tell The Birds From The Flowers" Robert Williams Wood
Books:Children's
Delightful and unusual little book, HOW TO TELL THE BIRDS FROM THE FLOWERS AND OTHER WOODCUTS, A REVISED MANUAL OF FLORNITHOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS, DUFFIELD & CO., 1917, 6 X 7 1/2, 50 PAGES, charming illustrations on every page,woodcuts and poems to compare plants and animals; such as the tern and the turnip or the cowbird and the cowslip. Each pair of compared species also receive a humorous verse to assist in the comparison; the combination of the drawings and the verse make for an appealing ...
$14 USDSweet Victorian Easter Greeting Book, George Herbert Poetry
Books:Poetry
Lovely little book of poetry, EASTER DAY BYY GEORGE HERBERT. 6 1/2 X 5, Die cut edge, paste down color litho of swallow in clover field on embossed heavy stock. Very pretty, silk ribbon binding. In very good overall condition and a most welcome addition to a collection. Greeting cards are mailed in a rigid cardboard mailer and will be sent with delivery confirmation, first class USPS. Thanks for looking!!! (We are always happy to discount and combine shipping on multiple purchases)
$18 USDLovely Victorian Easter Greeting Card Gift Book Poetry W.Frances Havergal
Books:Poetry
Scarce Victorian Gift book, a collection of Easter Poetry that includes works by the very popular FRANCES R. HAVERGAL. ( including a poem she had written in pencil on her last Easter in 1879) Approx. 4 x 4, silk ribbon binding, pretty color lithos on back and front. Other poems by Whittier, Thomas Blackburn, Charles Kingsley, Miriam Lester and others. No indication as to the publisher. In good overall condition, contents beatifully clean and tight, front cover has some lt. foxing. A welcome ...
$20 USDLovely Victorian Gift Book SHELTERING WINGS Psalms by E.A. Lempriere Knight
Books:Illustrated, Victorian Era
Beautiful little Victorian Gift Book, SHELTERING WINGS by E.A. LEMPRIERE KNIGHT, London, Meissner & Buch, Printed in Germany. 6 x 5, die cut edges, bound with silk cord. 12 pages, different psalms, 2 pages have floral color lithos. Lovely cover, embossed decorative details. In very good/excellent overall condition, contents like new. A most welcome addition to a collection, Thanks For looking!!!
$50 USDScarce 1901 Nice Edition of"Heaven, Home & Happiness" Mary Lowe Dickinson, Christian Herald
Books:Other
Really lovely edition of HEAVEN HOME AND HAPPINESS, MARY LOWE DICKINSON, (eminent American Christian worker,Former President of the National Council of Women;General Secretary of the Order of The King's Daughters; Emeritus Professor of Literature Denver University; Editor of "The Silver Cross;" Author of "The Temptation of Katharine Gray," "One Little Life," etc., etc.) and MYRTA LOCKETT AVARY, introduction by Rev. DeWitt Talmadge DD the Christian Herald, New York, 1901, first edition "A ...
Books:Illustrated, Victorian Era
Lovely book published by De Wolfe, Fiske & Co., Boston. 5 3/4 x 7, 30 pages, linen like boards w/gilt lettering. Moire like endpapers. Beautifully designed and executed book, with eight full-page, full-color chromolithographs done around the text of the old familiar hymn of the title. Borders and type in gilt w/ red and blue accents. Stunning flowers done by the beloved CATHERINE KLEIN, vibrant colors, in her distinct style. The contents are beautifully clean and tight, the boards unfortunately ...
$120 USDOriginal 1952 POP UP book WINNIE THE POOH and Eeyore's Tail, just lovely
Books:Children's
Wonderful pop up book, 1952, E.P. DUTTON, delightful story of our favorite Pooh bear by A.A. Milne, Adapted by A. Schenk from the original illustrations by E.H. Shepard. Approx. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2, 4 amazing pop ups, just delightful. In very good overall condition, quite clean and sound, pop ups are fine, boards have a bit of corner bumping. A sound copy and a most welcome addition too a collection. Thanks for looking!!!
$25 USDC1920 Lovely Color Litho Celluloid Cover Catholic Prayer Book, Daily Devotions
Books:Other
Nice little vintage prayer book, 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches, 320 pages, gold edged. Lovely color litho celluloid cover, delicate details. Some scattered illustrations. Quite sound and a welcome addition to a collection. Thanks for looking!
Books:Other
Really special book, MOTHER LOVE, A BOOK OF THE HEART, Compiled by Ina Russell Warren, 1911 GEORGE W. JACOBS & CO. 8 1/2 X 5 1/2, 166 pages with additional approx. 16 pages for journal keeping. All about the love of a mother, poetry and sentiments about the roll. Index to authors in the back, includes HENRY WARD BEECHER, WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT, EUGENE FIELD,, OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, EMILY HUNTINGTON MILLER, PHOEBE CARY etc. Each page iilustrated with background of green flowers and corner vignette ...
$20 USDC1880 Lovely Illuminated Religious Mini Book BIBLE LILIES, color chromos, all Lily Flowers
Books:Illustrated, Victorian Era
Delightful little religious illuminated text book, 3 x 3 1/2, BIBLE LILIES, SCRIPTURE SELECTIONS FOR MORNING AND EVENING, James Hawkins, Pasternaster Row, Griffith and Farran, St. Pauls Churchyard, (London) C1900. Green decorative cloth with embossed Lily Of The Valley flowers. Lily flower endpapers. First Edition. An extremely pretty book Printed throughout on pale peach paper, with garden lily varieties and water lilies. Chromolithograph decoration on every page. Preface covering several pages ...
$32 USDC1900 Stunning Religious Inspirational book. THE RIGHT WAY by Charlotte Murray Lovely Chromo florals
Books:Illustrated, Victorian Era
Delightful religious illuminated text book, 5 x 6 1/2, 36 pages, THE RIGHT WAY by Charlotte Murray, E.P. DUTTON, printed in Germany. Mustard color decorative cloth with embossed Poppy flowers and silver lettering. First Edition. An extremely pretty book, decorative endpapers. Printed throughout on heavy stock, flowers and birds, Chromolithograph decoration on every page. In excellent overall condition, one little flaw is a tiny spot of surface removal on title pages, nicely preserved. A welcome ...
$18 USD1971 First Edition THE POOH PARTY BOOK Just wonderful Pooh Party Ideas, Beautiful Condition!
Books:Children's
A really lovely book!! THE POOH PARTY BOOK, Inspired By Winnie The Pooh & The House At Pooh Corner BY A. A. MILNE. Delightful illustrations of these beloved characters by Ernest H. Shepard including Pooh dressed as a clown and Eeyore with a Union Jack coat on the front, the back has image of the entire group around a Christmas tree . Approx 7 x 9, 146 pages. 1971 E.P. DUTTON. Stated first edition. This book covers 5 parties,with details on invitations,decorations,things to eat and drink,things ...
$35 USDC1927 MOTHER GOOSE, Complete Melodies, Childrens Book, Lovely Illustrations
Books:Children's
Lovely childrens book, MOTHER GOOSE COMPLETE MELODIES, A COLLECTION OF RHYMES, TALES, JINGLES & ALPHABETS, With Illustrations by Sir John Gilbert, John Tenniel, Harrison Weir, Walter Crane, W. McConnell, J.B. Zwegner and Others. 9 x 7, pages not numbered. CHICAGO, M.A. DONOHUE & COMPANY, no date. Gorgeous full page color chromo, image of Peter the pumpkin eater, super black and white images scattered thruout. Personal dedication on front paste down, dated from 1927. Contents beautifully clean ...
$25 USD1881 book SONGS OF SEVEN poetry by Jean Ingelow, beautifully illustrated
Books:Poetry
Lovely Victorian poetry book, SONGS OF SEVEN BY JEAN INGELOW, Roberts Bros. Boston, 1881. 6 1/2 x 8, lovely embossed red boards, intricately decorated spine, endpapers have pretty leaf design, 48 pages, gold tipped. Very attractive illustrations, ( C.A. NORTHAM, J. FRANCIS MURPHY, EDMUND GARRET) black and white, on just about every page. In very good overall condition, boards have some lt. wear, contents clean and tight on the whole, some scattered lt. soil on the pages. A welcome addition to a ...
$25 USD1916 Beautiful Margaret Evans Price Book THE MANGER BABE Christmas/Angels
Books:Children's
Stecher Litho. Co. 1916, Rochester, New York, 1917. Original Pictorial Wrappers. 8 x 13, 14, 14 pages. Charming illustrations by the talented Margaret Evans Price, Verses by Isabel C. Byrum. The classic story of the birth of the Christ child in Bethlehem. In good/fair overall condition, pages are quite clean, wraps have become detached, a bit of corner creasing and a nip or 2 (reflected in price) Still a welcome addition because of the images which are priceless.... Thanks again!!
$375 USD1865 Early "shape" book, GOODY TWO SHOES Lydia Very, Published by Prang, Scarce
Books:Children's
Nicely preserved early shape book, GOODY TWO SHOES, WRITTEN & DESIGNED BY LYDIA L.A. VERY. published by the much respected Louis Prang & Co., Boston, 1865. 2 1/2 x 6-3/4". The front cover shows the front of Goody along with two birds and her little lamb, Billy. The back cover shows a rear view of Goody in her long red cape. There are sixteen illustrated story pages, each with delicate color pictures showing the characters and events of the story. The book is in excellent condition, the only ...
$30 USD1936 The Little Childs Picture Book by Sister Mary Donatus, Lovely Religious Book
Books:Children's
Lovely illustrated book, THE LITTLE CHILDS PICTURE BOOK by SISTER MARY DONATUS, PH.D, IMMACULATA COLLEGE, PA. Author of WITH JESUS, AT MARYS KNEE, VISITS TO JESUS. 10 X 9, 30pages, boldly colored illustrations, Printed in Germany by J. STEINBRENER. nicely made and in excellent overall condition. A welcome addition to a collection. Thanks For Looking!!!
$50 USD1917 THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Book, Illustrated By Margaret Evans Price, Santa Claus!!
Books:Children's
Lovely Christmas collectible book, THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS By Clement Moore. Stecher Litho. Co., Rochester, New York, 1917. Original Pictorial Wrappers. 9 1/2 x 13, 14, pages. Charming illustrations by the talented Margaret Evans Price tell this classic story. In good overall condition, pages are quite clean, center 2 pages have become detached, a few nips down rt. side, a bit of soil on the cover. A welcome addition because of the images which are priceless.... Thanks again!!
$95 USDC1918 Scarce Edition of THE SNOW QUEEN Hans Anderson, Stunning Illustrations by HONOR APPLETON
Books:Children's
Beautifully illustrated, scarce edition of THE SNOW QUEEN BY HANS ANDERSON, RETOLD BY LOUEY CHISHOLM. THOMAS NELSON AND SONS. 9 X 11, 31 PAGES. Absolutely stunning illustrations by HONOR C. APPLETON, 8 full color pages. The contents are beautifully clean and tight, boards have some lt. soil and wear and are slight cocked. Front and back endpapers are discolored. (Back board has little elephants advertising more of NELSONS FAVOURITE CHILDRENS ANNUALS.) These flaws are acceptable considering the ...
$35 USDC1940 Scarce Childrens Book Samuel Gabriel's PICTURE ALBUM Monthly Calendar W/children, very cute!!!
Books:Children's
Delightful childrens book, published by Samuel Gabriel, January thru December, images of children at work and at play. Bright colors , 8 x 7 on board, string bound. Would look wonderful unbound and framed together as a group. In very good overall condition, some edgewear, a fun addition to a collection. Thanks for looking!!!
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