Early American Children's Books, 1682-1847: The Private Collection Of A. S. W. Rosenbach - Hardcover

by A. S. W. Rosenbach (Author)

Early American Children's Books, 1682-1847: The Private Collection Of A. S. W. Rosenbach is a book that showcases the extensive collection of rare and valuable children's books owned by A. S. W. Rosenbach. The collection includes over 400 books, ranging from primers and alphabet books to fairy tales and adventure stories, and provides a fascinating insight into the development of children's literature in America over a period of almost 200 years.The book features full-color illustrations of many of the books in the collection, along with detailed descriptions and historical context for each one. It also includes essays by experts in the field of children's literature, who provide further insight into the significance of the collection and its place in the history of American publishing.Overall, Early American Children's Books, 1682-1847: The Private Collection Of A. S. W. Rosenbach is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of children's literature, and a beautiful tribute to a remarkable collection of books.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.