$58.00
1852 - Songs For The Little Ones At Home, First Edition
Published 1852, First Edition
American Tract Society, Publishers/ New York
A collection of children's poetry and songs that reflects the Victorian sentimentality of the time. Compiled by a variety of authors, this anthology is a glimpse into the cultural and educational practices of the mid-19th century. The verses within the book are crafted to entertain, educate, and instill moral values in young readers. The lyrical and whimsical nature of the songs, often accompanied by illustrations, creates an engaging experience for children. "Songs for the Little Ones at Home" stands as a historical testament to the kind of literature deemed suitable for the moral and intellectual development of children during the Victorian era.
Brown cloth with embossed front and back boards, decorative gilt detail and lettering to spine, hand-painted illustration/frontispiece with tissue guard, decorative title page, numerous black and white illustrations throughout, some light rubbing to boards/spine/corners/edges, binding tight, clean pages, 288pp.
Rare Book
Size: 4 1/4” x 6 1/4”
A very special children’s book from the past!