SKU: CGRB-CHAPBOOK-HOWLAND-001

Original early American children’s chapbook titled The Kind Little Brother, published in Worcester, Massachusetts by H. J. Howland / S. A. Howland, likely c.1825–1835 based on imprint style and typography.

Small stitched booklet in original blue paper wrappers, retaining multiple period woodcut illustrations, including a title vignette (child with dog) and additional interior scenes. Early Worcester juvenile printing of this type reflects the moral and instructional literature produced for young readers in the early 19th century.

The survival of the original blue wrappers, along with multiple woodcuts and dual Howland imprint variants (“Published by H. J. Howland” / “Sold by S. A. Howland”), makes this a scarce example of American chapbook production.

Condition

Antique condition consistent with early chapbooks
General toning and soiling throughout
Edge wear and losses to blue wrappers (notably corners)
Some chipping and handling wear to covers
Interior present as shown; no guarantee of completeness beyond images
Structurally intact with legible text and illustrations

Details

• Title: The Kind Little Brother
• Publisher: H. J. Howland / S. A. Howland
• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
• Date: c.1825–1835
• Format: Chapbook / stitched booklet
• Printing Technique: Woodcut illustrations with letterpress text
• Paper: Early 19th-century paper with original wrappers

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