{"title":"Antiquarian \u0026 Collectible Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"anthology-of-childrens-literature-vintage-childrens-book","title":"Anthology of Children's Literature 4th Ed — Wyeth \u0026 Eichenberg","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is a heavyweight — in every sense. The Anthology of Children's Literature, edited by Edna Johnson, Evelyn R. Sickels, and Frances Clarke Sayers, collects nursery rhymes, fiction, and poetry into one substantial volume, and does so with illustrations by two of the most revered names in American book art: N. C. Wyeth, whose sweeping compositions defined a generation of adventure classics, and Fritz Eichenberg, whose woodcut-style illustrations carry a depth and gravitas all their own. For collectors of either illustrator, this anthology is a find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe physical book is handsome — a green cloth hardcover with silver and black lettering that has aged with dignity. It's the kind of volume that announces itself on a shelf. A 4th edition, published 1970.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCondition is honest vintage — distressed areas, cosmetic damage, and some warping are present; the binding is loose and some pages are partially detached or have minimal damage. The text throughout is fully readable and clear. A working copy with real character, best suited to a collector, researcher, or Wyeth\/Eichenberg enthusiast who values content over pristine condition. 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This is a Henry Altemus Company edition, published in 1900, and it has exactly the decorative charm the Altemus name is known for: affordable, beautifully produced illustrated gift books that brought classic American stories to children at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe story inside needs little introduction. Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle has been a cornerstone of American folklore since its first publication in 1819 — the tale of the man who slept for twenty years and woke to a world transformed is as vivid and resonant now as it ever was. This 1900 Altemus edition gave a new generation of children that story in a package designed to delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt 125 years old this is a genuine antique. Condition is antique — cover shows discoloration consistent with its age. Measures 6.5\" x 5.25\" x 0.5\". 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With their vivid colors and charming drawings, these volumes make for a cohesive look that lends itself well to shelf displays, home libraries, nurseries, or decorative use in offices, studies, and similar spaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet of 8 volumes includes:\u003cbr\u003e- Ulysses and the Trojan Horse\u003cbr\u003e- Old Mother Goose nursery rhymes\u003cbr\u003e- Sleeping Beauty\u003cbr\u003e- Beauty and the Beast\u003cbr\u003e- George Washington\u003cbr\u003e- Raggedy Andy Meets Raggedy Ann\u003cbr\u003e- Abraham Lincoln\u003cbr\u003e- A Child's Garden of Verses\u003cbr\u003e- Hiawatha\u003cbr\u003e- Little Red Riding Hood\u003cbr\u003e- Lassie Come Home\u003cbr\u003e- Rumpelstiltskin\u003cbr\u003e- The Underground Railroad\u003cbr\u003e- Babar the King\u003cbr\u003e- American Folk Rhymes and Chants\u003cbr\u003e- A Christmas Carol\u003cbr\u003e- The Night Before Christmas\u003cbr\u003e- David and Goliath\u003cbr\u003e- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs\u003cbr\u003e- Alice in Wonderland\u003cbr\u003e- Oregon Trail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eAs with all vintage books, these works carry the marks of their age — which may include worn or loose spines, light smudging or distressed areas, fading and discoloration, and softened corners. 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The Mounties have been an iconic symbol of law, order, and frontier spirit for generations of North American children, and this vintage hardcover captures that fascination at its mid-century peak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Real Book series is a consistently collected mid-century children's non-fiction staple, sought after alongside the Random House All About Books titles by enthusiasts of vintage educational publishing. A charming piece of 1950s Canadiana.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVintage condition — wear and discoloration to cover and spine, markings inside. No dust jacket. 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This is the kind of set that decorators and collectors both stop for: the battered red cloth, the honest patina of books ranging from 100 to 120 years old, and four titles that could not be more different from one another and yet look exactly right as a group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe literary range is extraordinary. \"Good Morning\" by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford (1926) is the wild card anchor — a rare and fascinating piece of Fordiana in which Henry and Clara Ford write about old-fashioned dancing and American folk social culture, a reflection of the Fords' passionate interest in traditional square dancing. What I Believe by Bertrand Russell (1926) is a classic essay by the Nobel Prize-winning philosopher on his ethical and philosophical convictions — highly collectible. Elia by Charles Lamb (1902) is a 120+ year old antique edition of one of the most beloved collections of personal essays in English literature. 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Cole was one of the most celebrated wood engravers of his era, renowned for his meticulous reproductions of great European paintings — work that brought the masterpieces of the Spanish school to American audiences long before art reproduction technology made such images widely accessible. This volume showcases his engraved interpretations of the great Spanish masters, a genuine collector's piece for lovers of art history and fine printing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCole's engravings were considered among the finest of their kind produced in America, and volumes like this one are actively sought after by collectors of wood engraving, fine art books, and art history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition — some discoloration and fading, minor wear to cover. 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