Hardcover

1881

Children's

Laughter Book For Little Folks

Author: Heinrich Hoffman

Publication Information: New York, James Miller Publisher. n.d. found but on the front lining paper and the inside lining paper is written a name, from Mama and the date Feby. 19th, 1881.

Additional Information: Each section has the pages numbered separately so all total there is approx. 104 pages. Many illustrations all in color and they are most stunning and look like they were hand painted.

Summary: This is a collection of stories and illustration by Heinrich Hoffman (1809-1894). He was a German physician and writer who is best known for his work DER STRUWWELPETER (1845), Shockhead Peter or Slovenly Peter, the story of a boy, who had bad manners. Hoffmann's tales were written against all today's politically 'correct' principles - they were meant to scare children when they fail to follow the instructions of their elders. Der Struwwelpeter has been translated into some 30 languages and it has deeply influenced children's literature. Maurice Sendak, one of the most famous children's books illustrators, have stated about its drawings: "Graphically it is one of the most beautiful books in the world."

Include in this volume are:

• Slovenly Peter: Or, Pleasant Stories And Funny Pictures. Translated from the German which includes Slovenly Peter; The Story Of Naughty Frederick; The Story Of The Wild Huntsman; The Very Sad Story Of Pauline And The Match Box; The Story Of The Black Boys; The Story Of Rocking Philip
• King Nutcracker And Poor Reinnold Translated from the German
• The Wonderful History Of The Great Sausage And Other Funny Stories and Pictures. From the German which includes: The History Of The Great Sausage; Jackey And The Sweep; Carry And The Candle.
• Childs Mirror which includes Sir Winter
• Funny Leaves For The Younger Branches By Baron Krakemsides Of Burstenoudelafen
• “Young Troublesome” or Master Jacky’s Holidays. From the blessed moment of his leaving school to the identical moment of his going back again; showing how there never was such a boy as that boy. Designed by Leech and engraved by Baker.

Condition: Hard cover, cover is decorated with gold gilt lettering, corner tips are bumped and bared at points; pocket inside front cover, name on front lining paper and front fly plus a sticker of a pig eating on front fly; pages 3-6 (first story) have a 2 “tear near the binding seam; text is pulling some but still intact; some light small soiled spot and few small tears; few smudges but overall a good copy with some outstanding illustrations.

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