Rufus merrill (61 résultats)

Etat : New. pp. 20.

Etat : New. pp. 20.

Etat : New.

Etat : New. pp. 20.

Etat : New.

Etat : Used - Very Good.

Etat : New.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. 24mo. (11 cm.) 16p. Illustrated with 12 black and white captioned engravings. Sewn booklet in yellow wrappers printed in black and with a vignette in black on the front wrapper that repeats the internal engraving of the Otaheitans from the island of Otaheite in the Pacific Ocean. Wrappers soiled, spine rubbed, a few dings around the edges, one inch hole on the rear wrapper and several black stains there, all illustrations in near fine condition, sewing intact, else very good to near fine with no internal markings. Rufus Merrill (1803-1891) was an American author and publisher from Concord, New Hampshire, known primarily for his contributions to children's literature during the 19th century. Merrill's publishing career was marked by the production of various series of small, inexpensive books designed to be both educational and accessible. Merrill's literary style is characterized by its simplicity and clarity, striving to foster curiosity and a love of learning in children. This didactic approach blends factual content with an uncomplicated narrative style, ensuring that his works could be comprehended by the intended audience with ease. Although not as widely known today as some of his contemporaries, Merrill was a key figure in the democratization of children's literature, influencing a shift towards materials that were both instructive and enjoyable for the burgeoning audience of young American readers. His contributions have been appreciated for their role in promoting literacy and education during an era when such resources were less accessible to the general population. [information from Google Books] Per OCLC, Merrill published under his own name between 1843 and 1854. According to one source checked, this title appeared around 1848 and was No. 6 in Merrill's Series No. 2 ("Two Cent Toys" series). People are shown in their distinctive dress from the following countries: England, Scotland, Holland, Iceland, Denmark, Switzerland, Burma or Siam, China, Persia, Circassia, and Otaheite Island. OCLC record #1182841792 credits Harrison Eastman as the illustrator. Just a charming piece of children's literature from the middle of the 19th century.…

Pictorial Paper Covers. Etat : Very Good. Early edition. 24pp; engraved vignettes in text. 6" x 5" Comprises A Story about Lapland and The Owl as well as verses relating to nature. WorldCat locates copies of the 1848 edition of this chapbook.

Sewn Binding. Etat : Very Good. 8 pages : illustrations ; 83 mm. Contents: Beaver -- Raccoon -- Sloth -- Otter -- Goat. Book Condition: Lacking printed wrappers, light staining; pages all intact with animal engravings and text unmarred. "I've got a cent, and now am bent to have a book from Merrill's store; For I am told that there are sold full forty pleasing kinds and more."--Six lines of verse, below title on title page. Alphabet on title page verso. Includes an illustration of each animal.…

Pamphlet. Etat : Good+. No Dust Jacket. Good+ Condition. No dust jacket. Small 4 x 2.5 inch book with 16 pages. Soiled cover with some tearing and name written. The title page has a large hole removed from the middle of the page. Some pencil marks on a few of the pages. Foxing can be found throughout, but does not deter from the readability. Illustrated with engravings throughout. Nice children's version of the story about Moses.; 32mo 4" - 5" tall; 16 pages.…

Etat : New.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - Explore the rich tapestry of North American history with 'Stories About Indians,' a compelling collection of narratives about the indigenous peoples of the United States. Designed as juvenile literature, this book offers insights into the lives, customs, and historical experiences of Native Americans. Carefully compiled by Rufus Merrill, these stories provide a glimpse into a vital part of the nation's past, shedding light on the diverse cultures and traditions of the original inhabitants of North America. This volume is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex history of the United States and the role of its indigenous populations. Focusing on history and geography, 'Stories About Indians' presents essential perspectives on Native American heritage and the ongoing story of the continent's first peoples. This print edition ensures the enduring accessibility of these important historical accounts.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

16 pp. wrapper with 9 woodcuts. The book tells a brief history of Joseph, and ends with a moral for the children. This is apart of a series called "New and Amusing Toys". This book is number 12 in the second series. The cover is green with some tears in the corners. The back cover lists all the books in the series. The corners are slightly folded throughout, along with a little bit of foxing. Measures 4 1/4" x 2 3/4".…

Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback Booklet. Etat : Fair. Paperback Booklet. With Illustrations. No date found.c.1850-60. Text unmarked. Page-turn soiling and creasing marks. Some page corner bumps/bends. Covers show edge wear with rubbing, creases and soiling. Tearing on cover fold at spine. Heavily worn but pages still quite legible/readable.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day.…

Gebunden. Etat : New.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. 16 p.; 21 cm. Hand colored illustrations and cover. Lacks rear cover. Contents: The little orange girl - My kitten - Ruth, the gleaner -The elk - Money at interest - The squirrel. Forrester's illustrated juvenile keepsake.

Etat : GOOD. Early printing. In addition to the letters of the alphabet, each with a drawing and a brief sentence, this includes two poems - "Conversation with Edward." and "A day in summer." Full page advertisement on back cover - "Merrill's toy and juvenile books. Illustrated with about 1000 engravings. First series, price One Cent." etc. Unpaginated (16 pp) Good overall in printed wrappers with cloth tape spine - many of the small illustrations have been hand-colored by a previous owner, some spots on the back cover, wear to corners. Uncommon New Hampshire imprint. WorldCat locates only three holdings.…

Cloth. Etat : Fair. Second. 192 pp, boards loose, soiled, binding loose. LACKING LEAF PP 15/16 AND LAST LEAF OF TEXT. STORIES ARE QUITE ENTERTAINING AND APPEAR FACTUAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE SENTIMENTS OF THE AUTHOR SEEM MANY TIMES IN FAVOR OF THE NATIVE AMERICANS. INDIAN RAIDS, TREATIES, FABLES, WARS, CUSTOMS, CULTURE. VERY SMALL PRINT. NO AUCTION RECORD ANYWHERE. BOOK IS RARE DUE TO ITS POPULAR CONTENT, AND OF COURSE BEING A CHILDREN'S BOOK. Size: 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. Book. …

Etat : Very good overall. Includes engravings of the belted king fisher, golden pheasant, ring neck pheasant of China, California quail found in California and other parts of Mexico, Chilean sea eagles, Bird of Paradise (New Guinea, South Seas), and Carolina Parrot "these birds are rapidly diminishing". Small 8vo, 24pp, frontispiece, 22 engravings in text. Pictorial yellow paper wraps, titled & illustrated in black on the front cover with a full page illustration of the peacock at the rear wrapper. Wrappers slt dusty, lower corner chipped; some fox spotting internally. The cover illustration is signed in type by the illustrator H. G. Eastman; engraved by Henry Walker Herrick.…

Etat : New. Print on Demand.

Etat : New. Print on Demand.

Etat : New. Print on Demand pp. 28.

Etat : New. Print on Demand pp. 28.

Etat : New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. (Chapbooks) THE CHILD'S BOOK ABOUT BIRDS. Concord, N.H.: Published by R. Merrill, 1843. FIRST EDITION. 48mo - 3-3/8" x 2-5/16". Original green paper wrappers string-bound as issued, with titles and decoration printed in black to front wrapper and publisher's advertisement within a decorative border design printed in black to back wrapper for what is a lovely copy of the book; gift inscription on p. [2] of wrappers. 8 pp. The book contains descriptive information on and a woodcut illustration of seven different species of birds: the goosander, falcon, toucan, ostrich, bittern, nightingale and stormy petrel; a title-page woodcut vignette of a rooster brings the total number of woodcuts in the book to nine; very minor spotting/staining internally for what for the most part is a very fresh and clean copy of the book. The condition of the book is NEAR FINE. Only eight copies located on OCLC/WorldCat. RARE.…

Pamphlet. Etat : Very good condition. Reissue. Eleven birds are illustrated including an Australian lyrebird. Descriptions of eight birds appear, including the swallow, the Lyre bird, Boat-Bill (of Brazil), the Roseate Spoonbill, blue jay, hoopoe, robin, belted kingfisher & the dove. 12mo pamphlet, stitched binding, 16pp & orig. tan printed wrappers entitled "Book about Birds". With ads for a general assortment of Merrill publications on the back wrapper. …