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Long Lane, Smithfield, London: J.L. Marks, Marks Edition, [1855]. Wraps detached but present. Light to moderate wear. . 8 unnumbered leaves. Orange/peach wraps. First and last leaves are paste-downs. Hand colored lithograph illustrations and frontispiece. Advertisements on back cover. Measures 7" by 4.5". Frontispiece depicts birdhouse surrounded by exotic birds. Content includes eagle,… Read more about this item

New York, 1847. Lane & Tippett. 24 pp. Blue paper illustrated printed cover, no title page, book begins with illustration and story."For the Sunday-School Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church"The story of Robert and his lack of enjoyment at school, he encounters the parents of his friend Frank, a successful student, and is quoted the lessons of the Bible.… Read more about this item

Boston, 1863. Taggard & Thompson. 48 pp. Brown blind stamped hard cover, frontispiece, illustrations. Moral stories for children with religious education and hymns mixed in. Some story titles include "A Teacher's Gift" " Flowers and Weeds" "Things that have Wings" and "The Penknife"4 1/2" x 3