Lot 130 - Grouping of Antique Chapbooks, Primers, and Children's Books Including "Nursery Rhymes and Tales" 1826, "The Children in the Wood" 1830, "Courtship and Marriage" 1824, and "Watts Songs Against Faults" By Mcloughlin Bros.

Grouping of antique chapbooks, primers, and children's books, predominantly dating from the 1820s and 1830s. Titles include "Nursery Rhymes and Tales, For the Amusement of Children, Embellished with Engravings on Wood," published by A. H. Maltby and Co., New Haven, Connecticut, 1826; "The Children in the Wood, To Which Is Added My Mother's Grave, A Pathetic Story," printed and sold by Mahlon Day, New York, New York, 1830; "Courtship and Marriage," published by Sidney's Press, New Haven, Connecticut, 1824; "Lazy Lawrence," published by I. Cooke & Co., New Haven, Connecticut; "The Young Mountaineer; or, Youthful Perseverance Rewarded," No. 43, published by the American Tract Society; "Little Henry and His Bird, With Original Engravings," published by John R. Bolles, New London, Connecticut, printed by J. D. Felter, New York; "Watts Songs Against Faults," published by McLoughlin Bros., New York, New York; a "Popular Songs" chapbook containing "The Poachers"; a "Primer" by Mrs. Teachem; and additional titles including a "Select Fables" volume and a "Reward of Ingratitude" booklet from the Little Boys and Girls Library by Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, published by Edward Dunigan & Brother, New York, New York. The lot totals approximately 12 pieces.

Condition is heavily worn throughout. Most covers show significant soiling, tears, edge loss, and detached or fragile bindings. Several have large portions of their covers missing or torn away. The books are offered as found given the fragile and incomplete state of many pieces in the lot.