Yankee Doodle's Literary Sampler of Prose, Poetry, & Pictures

This hardcover edition shows signs of wear typical of an ex-library book. The dust jacket is worn, with minor edge tears and some discoloration. The binding remains intact, and there are library stamps present, but no inscriptions or signatures. Overall, the book is in good condition for reading and research purposes.

"Yankee Doodle's Literary Sampler of Prose, Poetry, & Pictures" is a comprehensive anthology compiled by Virginia Haviland and Margaret N. Coughlan, published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company in 1974. This hardcover edition brings together a diverse collection of works originally aimed at the edification and entertainment of young readers in America before 1900. Selected from the Rare Book Collections of the Library of Congress, it provides a unique glimpse into historical children's literature and American culture. The anthology includes a variety of prose, poetry, and illustrations, making it a valuable resource for those interested in literary history and children's education. This edition, though not specified as a first edition, is an ex-library copy, indicated by library stamps, and features a worn dust jacket with minor edge tears. The book's condition and its origins from the Library of Congress add to its appeal for collectors and historians alike.