Animal Pets [No. 752 Linen]
Platt Munk, 1927.
Primarily books prior to 1960, including the 19th Century.
Platt Munk, 1927.
London, England: Juvenile Productions, 1955. Illustrations by G. Higham. A Good Hardcover. Spiral bound; stiff pictorial cardstock All mechanicals are fine. Front has a closed partial tear/fold from the bottom edge to the center. Rear corner has a closed diagonal fold. Modest corner and handling wear. Oblong, 10.5 by 8.25.....
New York: Platt & Munk, 1912. A Very Good Hardcover, An anthology of stories and poetry for early readers. "Prattles for Our Boys and Girls" is a delightful and engaging book filled with enchanting stories, charming characters, and valuable life lessons, crafted specifically to captivate and entertain young readers. It.....
Kendosha, WI: Samuel Lowe & Co, 1954. First Edition, First Printing. Seemingly a very uncommon item of mid-century Americana.
New York: Sam'l Gabriel Sons & Company, 1917. Illustrated by Mary La Fetra. A Fair Soft cover. Stiff pictorial wraps; Heavily worn; illustrations clean with some soling on outside edges are printed on linen. Wraps attached but weak. Gift inscription in pencil.
Boston: Page Co.;, 1914. Illustrations by Walter S. Rogers. First Edition, First Printing. A Very Good Hardcover. The Young Pioneer Series #4. First Edition, First Printing.Ref: Mattson, 330.
Racine: Golden Press:. Illustrations adapted by Campbell Grant. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the world's first full-length animated feature and the first in the. It was also the first one in English, the first one in Technicolor, and the first one ever made in the United States.
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1939. Illustrations by Jessie Wilcox Smith. Orchard House Edition. Louisa May Alcott's Little Women is a heartfelt, timeless novel that beautifully explores sisterhood, love, and resilience. The March sisters’ journeys are touching, relatable, and brimming with emotional depth.
Racine, WI. Whitman Publishing Co., Horatio Alger Jr.'s 'boys' stories' inspired generations with tales of impoverished youth achieving success through hard work, virtue, and perseverance. His 'rags-to-riches' formula epitomized the American Dream, promoting ideals of self-reliance and moral integrity during the late 19th century, a time of rapid social and.....
New York: Animated Book Company, 1944. First Edition, First Printing. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --The Animated Book Company was a notable player in the 1940s 'toy book' boom, capitalizing on the demand for interactive children's media during the war years. Hank Hart's style—exaggerated, playful, and energetic—mirrors the animation aesthetics of the early.....
Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, 1847. First Edition, First Printing. The Village Boys; or, The Sin of Profaneness" is a religious instructional book published by the American Sunday-School Union in 1847. The work addresses the moral implications of using profane language, aiming to guide young readers toward virtuous behavior.The American Sunday-School.....
Chicago: The Reilly & Lee Co., Circa 1930. Illustrated by John R, Neil. Baum’s sequel to The Sea Fairies sends Trot, Cap’n Bill, and their friend Button-Bright (of Oz fame) to a floating realm reached by a magic umbrella. On Sky Island they’re swept between the militaristic Blue Country—ruled by.....
Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1903. First Edition, thus. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --L. Frank Baum is synonymous with American fantasy, but 'The Magical Monarch of Mo' holds a unique place as his first attempt at a cohesive fairy-tale world, predating the publication of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.' When the original 1900.....
Philadelphia: Edward Stern & Co., Inc., 1908. Illustrations by Francis. P. Wightman. First Edition, Third Printing. A Very Good Hardcover. The story is set in turn-of-the-century Egypt and is a tale of love, betrayal, and Revenge. Written shortly after Baum's trip to the Middle East in 1906. There he met.....
Akron, OH: The Saafield Publishing Co., 1934. Illustrations by Diana Thorne. First Edition, First Printing. Color illustrations by Diana Thorne with 8 full color portraits of puppies.
New York: Random House, 1941. Illustrations by Pelagie Doane. Pelagie Doane was a prolific illustrator of children's books from the 1930s into the 1960s, especially known for her work on books with Christian themes, and on Margaret Sutton's Judy Bolton mysteries.
Boston: Little, Brown, & Company, 1946. Reprint Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Through vivid prose and charming illustrations, Bigham captures Sonny's adventures as he navigates friendships with various jungle animals, each encounter teaching him valuable lessons about empathy, courage, and the beauty of diversity.Subjects: Friendship, Diversity, Moral Development, Children's Fiction.....
Philadelphia, PA: George W. Jacobs and Co., 1912. First Edition, First Printing. The Corner Series #7. Blanchard, known for her meticulous research and vivid storytelling, delves into the cultural, historical, and geographical nuances of Japan's four main islands: Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku in a captivating exploration of Japan's cultural.....
Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Company, 1906. First Edition, First Printing. Memoirs of Freeman Sparks Bowley an African American officer in the Civil War written for youth.
New York: Alfred A Knoff, 1949. Illustrated by the Author. A collection of stories that center around Kristie the horse and other animals that live on and around a Minnesota farm.
London: The Wise-Parslow Company, 1935. Illustrated by the Author. First Edition, First Printing. Cloth Hardcover. Wilfrid Swancourt Bronson was an American natural history artist and a prolific writer and illustrator of children's books on various aspects of animal life.
New York & Nashville: Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, 1947. Pictures by Decie Mewrwin. Paper covered boards. Get ready for sweet dreams and peaceful slumbers with 'A Little Book of Bedtime Songs' by Jeanette Perkins Brown. This charming collection of lullabies will whisk little ones off to dreamland.
Chicago: Rand, McNally, and Co., 1910. First Edition, Thus. Hope Dunlap's illustrations in the 1910 edition of The Pied Piper of Hamelin bring fresh life to this timeless story, blending nostalgia with artistic finesse. Her vibrant watercolor depictions capture the medieval setting of Hamelin, with scenes that shift from the.....
Munich: Verlag von Braun und Schneider, 1959. The author Wilhelm Busch (1832–1908) was a German humorist, poet, and illustrator best known for Max und Moritz, a satirical, illustrated story written in rhyming couplets. First published in 1865, it tells the mischievous adventures of two boys, Max and Moritz, who play.....
New York: Puffin Books, 1988. Reprint Edition. The book explores themes of self-discovery and personal growth as the protagonist, Sara Godfrey, navigates a pivotal summer in her adolescence. Sara struggles with self-doubt, insecurities about her appearance, and her place in the world—common feelings for many young readers.The Summer of the.....