signed
1885 · New York
New York: McLoughlin Brothers, 1885. 16 pp. (including wrap covers, unpaginated). Mounted on linen, this book has charming chromolithographic illustrations throughout. Each letter has rhyme snippet that accompanies it. For example:
" 'F' is for A Frog, he would a-wooing go, whether his mother would let me or no"
" 'Q' is for the Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,
all on a summer's day.
The knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts,
And with them ran away."
Each letter has a color, winsome illustration. The front inside cover has the poem, " 'A' Was an Apple Pie" and the back inside cover has the an arithmetic poem "10 Little Nigger Boys."
The number 1566 is printed on the bottom left of the front cover. Dated from inscription. Measures 12" x 9 3/4" Covers show edge wear due to rubbing. Missing a section of surface litho on the cover, approximately 2" x 1/2", and one on the back cover approximately 2" x 1". The inside front and back cover is inscribed by a previous owner. Minor toning and soiling due to age. (Inventory #: 27020100)
" 'F' is for A Frog, he would a-wooing go, whether his mother would let me or no"
" 'Q' is for the Queen of Hearts, she made some tarts,
all on a summer's day.
The knave of Hearts, he stole those tarts,
And with them ran away."
Each letter has a color, winsome illustration. The front inside cover has the poem, " 'A' Was an Apple Pie" and the back inside cover has the an arithmetic poem "10 Little Nigger Boys."
The number 1566 is printed on the bottom left of the front cover. Dated from inscription. Measures 12" x 9 3/4" Covers show edge wear due to rubbing. Missing a section of surface litho on the cover, approximately 2" x 1/2", and one on the back cover approximately 2" x 1". The inside front and back cover is inscribed by a previous owner. Minor toning and soiling due to age. (Inventory #: 27020100)
(860) 872-7587
