Little Ditties

Title: Little Ditties

Publication: New York: R. Shugg & Co., 1871.

Description: Illustrated booklet of poetry for children about animals. Undated, but publisher was active in 1871 and 1872. First edition. In publisher's pictorial wrappers, printed in red and black. Lithographed black silhouette drawings throughout. 6.5 x 4.5 inches; [12] pages. Ink stamp of former owner Linn A. Maples on verso of front wrapper. A moderately worn copy with a small pencil marking to the front wrapper, tape repair to the spine, offsetting of illustrations to opposite pages, and slightly loose sewing. Good. Rare, with Worldcat showing only 15 copies. From the publisher's Series no. 2.

Contents: Three little kittens. -- What is that, mother? -- Welcome, little robin. -- The pet lamb. -- The captive.