Children's Books

Photo of "The calendar of nature. Designed ..."

AIKIN, John. The calendar of nature. Designed for the instruction and entertainment of young persons. London. Printed for Baldwin and Cradock, 1835. New edition, corrected and much improved. 18mo in 6s. [2], x, 91pp, [5]. With half-title and two terminal advertisement leaves, vignette engraving to title and head of each month within text. A handsome copy in original roan-backed marbled paper boards, gilt. Boards a little faded, slightest of rubbing. Bookseller's label of 'H. Fraser, Greenock' to FEP, gift inscription to head of half-title. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 15174

Photo of "Abécédaire Miniature en action, destiné ..."

[ABC]. VALLÉE, H[ippolyte]. Abécédaire Miniature en action, destiné a l'amusement des enfants. Paris. Chez Aubert et Cie., 1840. Oblong 16mo. 112pp. With 16 lithographed plates. Original publisher's decorative green paper boards, lettered in red and black. Lightly rubbed and marked. Near contemporary prize label to FEP, scattered spotting. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 33188