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Bound in a cream cloth and paper cover, the front cover illustration is a red fox, has green lettering, and toulouselautrecs hallmark. Noahs ark abc mcloughlin bros children illustrated picture 1884. The exquisite illustrations by authorpainter jonathan hunt have made this book on mythological beasts a rare, hightly collectible children s book since it was first published 12 years ago. Welcome to old children s books, on this site since 1994. Hence, whatever their artistic merits, they do not appeal to a student of our present subject.

Bunny rabbits children s book illustrations pookie in search of a home, written and illustrated by ivy l. She worked at forest hill, london and exhibited many paintings at the royal academy between 1877 and 1892, her specialty being eighteenthcentury figure subjects. Bram stokers dracula, signed presentation copy, first american edition, new york. You might think it s a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. The six swans a german fairytale by brothers grimm 1884. Illustration and blank page from 1884 childrens book good grades.

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Each verse has an accompanying song with music by various songwriters. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Cover and interior illustrations by randolph caldecott. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Antique and vintage childrens books collectors weekly.

Childrens book stock photos download 1,656 royalty free. Antique 1937 childrens prayer book for catholic children 95pgs key of heaven. Brine 1883 illustrated antique childrens book see more. Vintage book covers, vintage childrens books, old books, antique books. Literature primers by edward dowden, on shakespere. This large hardcover book is filled with beautiful illustrations and poems for each letter of the alphabet. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like know its value.

Peter abc pan 1915 childrens book flora illustrated edition 1st white hardcover hardcover white 1st peter flora illustrated book abc edition 1915 pan childrens. Find illustration 1884 childrens book stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Kate greenaway was born in hoxton, london, the second of four children, to a workingclass family. Briar rose book of old fairy talesanne anderson via. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

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Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the victorian era and usually have little value. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible children s books. Victorian primer abc antique on cover illustrated dog w book childrens pug pug childrens book victorian illustrated dog cover primer w antique abc on 1915 peter pan abc flora white 1st edition hardcover illustrated children s book 1915 peter pan. A century of childrens book illustrations, on view at the hyde collection through december 31.

Antique childrens book babyland victorian stories illustrated. Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. Childrens book stock photos download 1,656 royalty free photos. See more ideas about childrens books, vintage childrens books and vintage books. Antique childrens book 1884 hither and thither illustrated victorian book for girls decorative binding green and gold stories and poems. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, vintage children and. Shop forand learn aboutantique and vintage childrens books. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and diaries, correspondence, logbooks and ledgers from the beginning of the print era to the present. The first treasure island illustrations rare and antique books. This is a lovely early victorian children s book published in 1884 by d. An illuminated alphabet of medieval beasts by hunt, jonathan. A treasure trove of childrens book illustrations in the. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint magazines and more. Language of flowers illustrated by kate greenaway, kate.

Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Illustrated antique and vintage childrens books ebth. During the eighties and nineties he illustrated 16 childrens novels by mrs. This is a beautiful antique victorian era children book from the uncle sam series that was published in 1884 by peter g. Comical company vintage childrens book ernest nister rare antique. Searchable galleries include animals, plants, techniques, artists names, books titles, and much more. Vintage book covers vintage childrens books old books antique books childrens book illustration illustrations antique writing desk counting sheep. Abaa members offer fine rare and antiquarian books and other printed materials, including maps, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, documents, and handwritten materials such as journals and diaries, correspondence, logbooks and ledgers from the. Featured is the volume entitled singing verses for children with words by lydia avery coonley and drawings by alice kellogg tyler the macmillan company, new york, 1897. Make offer antique book chatterbox 1891 children s book.

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Catherine greenaway 17 march 1846 6 november 1901 was an english victorian artist and writer, known for her childrens book illustrations. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Fairytale art vintage children s books antique books children s book illustration. See more ideas about vintage childrens books, vintage books and childrens books. The following gallery is packed with colorful vintage illustrations from out of childrens books. Illustration and blank page from 1884 childrens book old presque isle lighthouse, built in 1884. Illustration 1884 childrens book stock photo edit now 20321893. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being.

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A painting book by kate greenaway, london, george routledge, 1884. Mar 29, 2016 the first treasure island illustrations. Oct 3, 2016 online childrens classic booksfull text. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Briar rose book of old fairy talesanne anderson via finsbry. The grandiose neoclassical 19th century rudolfinum concert hall in prague, czech republic was built between 1876 illustration from 1884 childrens book. Search our books, look through the featured books to the right, or select one of the topic lists below. Antique book friendly greetings 1880s religious tract society engraved illustrations color chromolithographs victorian binding. The 1884 object teaching book for childrens education. Find over 6,000 free vintage images, illustrations, vintage pictures, stock images, antique graphics, clip art, vintage photos, and printable art, to make craft projects, collage.

I own a lot of these childrens books with her illustrations. Antique 1884 mcloughlin bros the little showmans series. Each page contains a number of pictures designed to teach very young children what various objects are. When greenaway was very young, he accepted a commission to provide the engraved illustrations to a new edition of charles. The secret staircase by jill barklem childrens book illustration, book illustrations. Above all they are, essentially, illustrations to children s books only because they chanced to be printed therein, and have sometimes done duty in grownup books first. Add this hardtofind collectible the alphabet children book from 1884 to your collection. Featured is the volume entitled hunting with the fox, with lithographs by h. Vintage book covers vintage children s books vintage ephemera antique books vintage cards illustration art nouveau children s book illustration book illustrations old children s books washed ashore book cover art book cover design book design book art vintage book covers vintage books vintage signs victorian books antique books. See more ideas about childrens books, vintage children s books and vintage books.

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With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind. Scarce little abc book, printed on linen 1884 antique cloth. Illustration and blank page from 1884 children s book old presque isle lighthouse, built in 1884. Childrens illustrated books discover rare books at where youll find a wide selection of fine, collectible, and rare books including childrens illustrated books page 17.

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Ethel franklin betts 18781956, golden age illustrator, is another female artist from the pennsylvania academy of fine arts the school is famous for the numerous book illustrators, led by howard pyle. The graphics fairy is a resource for home decorators, graphics designers and crafters. Childrens books grew popular in london in the mid1700s, and included moral stories, religious hymns. Antique 1st edition 1884 history of united states told in one.

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