Good Fairy Thrift. In Three Scenes.
This curious woman-authored play does not appear within OCLC, but we do find it discussed and/or cited within Tucker’s The Decline of Thrift in America..... Read More about Good Fairy Thrift. In Three Scenes
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[1833 Boston ALS from Textbook Author and Educator William Woodbridge, the First Preceptor of Phillips Exeter Academy and Founder of a Female Seminary in New England].
New England educator William Woodbridge (1755–1836), here writes to American foreign missionary Samuel Nott (1788–1869). Penned from Boston three years before his death, Woodbridge reflects..... Read More about 1833 Boston ALS from Textbook Author and Educator William Woodbridge, the First Preceptor of...
Benjamin Banneker, Genius of Early America.
Surprisingly difficult to find in suitable, collectible condition. A children’s story on the life of African-American astronomer Benjamin Banneker. Nashville: Abingdon, (1978). Second Printing. Hardcover..... Read More about Benjamin Banneker, Genius of Early America
The Meadows of Play. [introduction by G.K. Chesterton]
Children’s poems by Margaret Arndt written for her two daughters, here collected and illustrated with line drawings by Edith Calvert. As an introduction, the book..... Read More about The Meadows of Play. [introduction by G.K. Chesterton
Suzie a Shy Little Mouse.
A little mouse named Suzie who lives with her parents “in an old wooden box in a corner of the garden,” with toadstool “trees” outside..... Read More about Suzie a Shy Little Mouse
![Pioneers of Long Ago. [Lois Mailou Jones, Illustrator]. Jessie Hailstalk Roy, Geneva Calcier Turner](/pictures/thumb/3728182_1.jpg?v=1545174819)
Pioneers of Long Ago. [Lois Mailou Jones, Illustrator]
With compelling illustrations by Lois Mailou Jones, an American history book for African American youth, written by two African American women from Washington, D.C. Each..... Read More about Pioneers of Long Ago. [Lois Mailou Jones, Illustrator
![Abraham Lincoln. [Inscribed by the Author]. James Daugherty, 1889–1974, James Harry Daugherty](/pictures/thumb/3728011_1.jpg?v=1545068127)
Abraham Lincoln. [Inscribed by the Author]
Juvenile biography of Abraham Lincoln written and illustrated by Newbery Medalist and Caldecott Honoree, James Daugherty (1889–1974). Numerous full page illustrations. Warm inscription by Daugherty..... Read More about Abraham Lincoln. [Inscribed by the Author
[Young Pennsylvania German Girl’s c.1938–1940 Cartoon Drawing and Story Book with Text and Dialog in Pennsylfawnish Dialect].
Pennsylvania German girl’s cartoon drawing book capturing daily life and humorous childhood foibles in and around Ephrata, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The folk art manuscript was..... Read More about Young Pennsylvania German Girl’s c.1938–1940 Cartoon Drawing and Story Book with Text and...
The Picture-Poetry Book.
Lovely copy of this charming little book of poetry by this African American author and noted African American illustratror Lois Mailou Jones. Washington, D.C.: Associated..... Read More about The Picture-Poetry Book
Talking Animals.
A collection of African folk tales for a children’s audience brought about from the author’s expertise in Africana, especially the cultures of Sudan, Angola and..... Read More about Talking Animals
![Westward Ho. [Autograph Edition]. Charles Kingsley](/pictures/thumb/3727297_1.jpg?v=1536172149)
Westward Ho. [Autograph Edition]
A lavishly-illustrated edition of Kinglsey’s Westward Ho. American artist Thornton Oakley (1881–1953) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was familiar with its railroad factories and..... Read More about Westward Ho. [Autograph Edition
The Mystery of the Pharaoh’s Treasure.
An Egyptian boy must solve the mystery of who stole the Pharaoh’s treasure or his brother, who stands falsely accused of the crime, must die..... Read More about The Mystery of the Pharaoh’s Treasure
Amusing Pictures from Typ to Adorn the Nursery. First Series.
“To Adorn the Nursery” This amusing portfolio, or others that may have been in this series, are not found on OCLC. Its 9 color prints..... Read More about Amusing Pictures from Typ to Adorn the Nursery. First Series
[Three double-sided Flip Books presenting Six Animated Vignettes featuring Bimbo the Cartoon Dog, Betty Boop’s Boyfriend].
Bimbo, a cartoon dog, made his screen debut in 1930 as the animated star of Fleischer Studios’ Hot Dog. The career of a hot dog..... Read More about Three double-sided Flip Books presenting Six Animated Vignettes featuring Bimbo the Cartoon Dog,...
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