My bookhouse 6 volume set by miller olive beaupre abebooks. My book house 12 volumes 1932, 1937, 1971 each of the original thicker volumes were divided and made more picture book like and easier for a child to handle. My parents purchased this set in 1951 i was one at the time. They brought a little girl with lovely long curls old fashion image, fashion pictures. Parts of the house kids vocabulary fun kids english. Librivox recording of in the nursery of my bookhouse, edited by olive beaupre miller. I have the miniature house it goes in and would be interested in buying the book from you. I have a book titled, my bookhouse, in the nursery. We have about 5 in our area that are open to the public and they put the homes back to the day they were built.
My book house through fairy halls edited by olive beaupre miller. These books collecting fiction, poetry and nonfiction for children, with blackandwhite and color illustrations throughout, were edited by olive beaupre miller and published by the book house for children. That book is in bad shape, with loose binding, and pages through 64 missing, though pages 65 to 448 are present. But by the time id finished the first page, i was hooked, and i realized it was a great book for younger gardeners, too. Click on this link or photo to see the 1920s table of contents for volume 2. Jan 27, 2008 if you have any homes on the national historical registry, take a tour if allowed and ask if they have any information on what the house looked like when it was built.
Hundreds of colorful illustrations enhance the old english ballads, american indian songs, italian rhymes, japanese lullabies, and other folklore favorites. I think of my grandparents being young children at the time. My bookhouse olive beaupre miller 6 volume set 1920 1925. Click on this link or photo to see the 1920 s table of contents for volume 2. The fact that it was published in the 1920 s makes it like a time capsule. Up one pair of stairs of my bookhouse my book house series book two 2 miller, olive beaupre. While homeowners might have developed penchants for flapper dresses and bob haircuts in the 1920s, house plan catalogs from the building technology heritage library bthl reveal the decades preference for periodstyle houses, from the everpopular colonial revival to the spanish revival. The little engine that could also includes try again, a christmas song at sea, wee robins christmas song and snow, a special tiny christmas. It isnt a dreary compendium of everything youll have to give up in your garden as you get older.
Through fairy halls of my bookhouse, library of congress. From mother goose to shakespeare, this volume assembles more than 350 beloved nursery rhymes, chants, and childrens poems from around the world. My book house my bookhouse complete set, volumes 17 rare complete sevenvolume red set in the nursery, story time, up one pair of stairs, over the hills, through fairy halls, the magic garden, the latch key miller, olive beaupre. Originally published in the 1920s as a six volume set, these books.
The set went on to be reissued in various versions until the final twelvevolume set in 1971, which was white. First published in 1937 and continuously reprinted from 1937 through 1965 by the book house for children, lake bluff, illinois. Details about vintage 1920s my bookhouse book house 6 volume set childrens books collection. The very first printing of the book house in an assembled set from 1920, 1921. Vintage 1920s my bookhouse book house 6 volume set childrens. From mother goose to shakespeare, this volume from the acclaimed my book house series assembles more than 350 beloved nursery rhymes, chants, and childrens poems from around the world. The best place to learn about 1920s fashion is not online but in books. My book house, 1920 a century old, edited by olive beaupre.
A collection of the first three volumes of the my bookhouse series of literary anthologies for children, edited by olive beaupre miller and published by the book house for children in chicago. It is in very bad condition, and all of the pages are loose. Starting work as a clerk in a newspaper countinghouse, he went on to become deputy. One of fr greg carlsons passions is fables and what they teach us.
My book house story time 1950 full 12 book set including parents guide vintage stuff. My book house 12 volume set includes in the nursery, story time, up one pair of stairs, through the gate, over the hills, through fairy halls, the magic garden, flying sales, the treasure chest, from the tower window, in shining armor, and halls of fame. Learn rooms and parts of the house with this fun kids vocabulary chant. Embossed, black cloth hardcover bindings with pastedown illustrations. Image 38 of through fairy halls of my bookhouse, my bookhouse through fairy halls my book house the old woman smiled till the curves of her mouth went way up under her long hooknose, then she handed briarrose the distaff and the spindle. Hundreds of colorful illustrations enhance the old english ballads, american indian songs, italian rhymes, and other folklore favorites of in the nursery from the acclaimed my book house series. My bookhouse in the nursery 1920 chicago, olive miller pg 26 dickory, dickory, dock. My book house, the bookhouse for children by olive beaupre. Published by the bookhouse for childred, chicago 1920. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible childrens books. Please see our book house page for information on our sets and shipping, and general information on publication data and contents of the book house. Internet archive contributor nancy destefanis language english volume 1. Included in this volume are the acorn and the pumpkin, the story of the beaver, hansel and grethel, how brer rabbit met brer tarbaby, the.
In the nursery 1925, up one pair of stairs 1928 and through fairy halls 1928. Click on this link or photo to see the 1920s table of contents for volume 1. The range of books available covers fashion history, pattern making, hats, shoes and paper dolls for kids. I dont remember the parent volume in my set volume. If your copy is volume 1 of 7 volumes, please separate and combine with in the nursery my bookhouse volume one, red series the dover edition, first published in 20, is an unabridged republication of the work originally published as volume 1 of 12 in the my book house series by the book house for children, chicago, in 1937. The ultimate guide to my book house for homeschoolers. My house was built in 1946 so its a little easier to find info on. Vintage my book house volume 2 story time olive beaupre miller. Landscaping from the 1920s in the usa yahoo answers.
Suggested by adrev masters admin sweet victory as featured in spongebob squarepants. Exquisite illustrations depict high society fashions worn for a variety of occasions including garden parties at country houses, lavish parties and sporting events. I just bought this set and they are on the way to me now. Although its for kids, and im an adult, its quite interesting. I started reading this book for my parents, who are gardening in their 80s. I fondly remember stretching out with a volume in my hands and reading for hours. My book house all ages edited by olive beaupre miller 12 volume set. An interesting history of miller and her publishing company in which publishing, marketing, and distribution were handled almost exclusively by a loyal corps of women over many years. New listing 1920my book house,through fairy halls,vol 3,by olive beaupre miller children. An anthology of literature for the youngest children including american and british nursery rhymes, fables, folk tales, poems and stories, as well as from many other sources. First published in 1920 and reprinted continuously from 1920 through 1928.
The research and photographs found in books on 1920s fashion are amazing. The creativity, color and design variation of books is showcased better in childrens books than perhaps any other genre. From the first volume, which contains nursery rhymes, fairy tails and fables to the twelfth volume, which covers shakespeare, albert einstein, and jesse owens, it has been edited and updated in content from the original. My book housein the nursery by olive beaupre miller. Starting in 1920 with my book house, in the nursery, their innovative publications feature stories of literary value for young readers. With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind. Click on this link or photo to see the 1920s table of contents for volume 3. So my mother might had taken that one and set aside. Dates may vary from volume to volume, and may include one or more dates between 1920 to 1928. Treasure chest my bookhouse, first edition abebooks. Bookhouse for children pub 1920,1925, chicago, il, 1920. From mother goose to shakespeare, this my book house compilation assembles more than 350 beloved nursery rhymes, chants, and childrens poetry from around the world.
In the nursery of my bookhouse book illustrations, childrens book illustration, home poem. Each book features many different stories within it. Laid in here are three book house calendars, for the months of august, september and october, 1934, plus an executed order blank for the presidents edition of my book house, in 12 volumes, and an adjunct brochure for using the book house in the nursery, and preschool, 16 pages. Edwardian and 1920s fashion at usborne childrens books. Published by the bookhouse for children in 1920 first edition. Volumes were ed and reprinted throughout the 1920s. Olive beaupre miller 18831968 and her husband, harry miller, formed a company known as the book house for children. The first set of my book house published was a sixvolume set bound in black. My book house 6 volumes volume 1, in the nursery 1920 volume 2, up one pair of stairs 1920 volume 3, through fairy halls 1920 volume 4, the treasure chest 1920 volume 5, from the tower window 1921 volume 6, the latch key 1921 my travelship 3 volumes little pictures of japan 1925 tales told in holland 1926 nursery friends from france 1927. An anthology of literature for the youngest children including american and british nursery. Daytime dresses of the 1920s were shapeless affairs, they didnt hug a womans curves, instead they hung loosely, often even the sleeves were worn loose as well. This collection includes over 6000 books and 4000 objects aesops artifacts, the largest online collection of fable related objects that relate to fables. Jan 07, 2014 a short video describing life in the 1920 s. Reviewed by gayle macgregor sewing machine girl fashion in the 1920s by jayne shrimpton shire library, isbn.
As a bonus, when we got this book, a copy of volume one my bookhouse in the nursery was also present. Full of delightful nursery rhymes, charming poems and engaging stories, folk and fairy tales, this is the first volume of the my bookhouse series for little ones. An advertising booklet for the childrens series my bookhouse. This edition was ed by miller in 1920, 1925, 1928, 1937.
From mother goose to shakespeare, this edition of story time from the acclaimed my book house series assembles the beloved nursery rhymes, chants, and childrens poetry of many cultures. Dec 29, 20 i have a book titled, my bookhouse, in the nursery. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is volume 3 in the wonderful series of books with nursery rhymes, poems and short stories for children. Olive beaupre miller and the book house for children by dorothy loring taylor. The latch key of my bookhouse by miller, olive beaupre. Unfollow my bookhouse in the nursery to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Contributors include robert louis stevenson, kate greenaway, christina rossetti, and robert burns. Colorful illustrations add imaginative zest to japanese lullabies, american indian songs, russian rhymes, and other folklore favorites. Video tour of australian prostitutes in the 1920s youtube. Hundreds of fullcolor illustrations highlight japanese lullabies, american indian songs, russian rhymes, and other folklore favorites.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This first book has nursery rhymes from all over the world, and as i sat i gave this five stars not just because its great classic literature, which it is, but also because of its sentimental value to me. Antique 1920s my book house set 16 olive beaupre miller bookhouse for. The front pages had been scribbled on, but the remaining pages and their illustrations are still clean. My bookhouse complete set, volumes 16 hardcover 1920. Floral prints were the rage in womens 1920s clothing. Revel in the nostalgia of the edwardian and 1920s fashion eras in this beautiful historical sticker book. My book house volume 3 through fairy halls1st ed 1920. Nonetheless a great classic collection for the book collector.