America's Only Source of Horn Book Replicas with genuine horn

This beautifully illustrated work traces the history of horn books of Colonial America and the Old World. Such one page "books" were the first learning devices placed directly in the hands of children.100 Illustrations!

5.5 x 4.25", 60 pages, Three color cover,

Heavy ivory vellum paper, Spiral binding

#160 - 60 pages - $10. Postoaid

An Illustrated History of ABC HORNBOOKS

Table of Contents:

Typical Horn Book - A Description Horn Fore-runners of Horn Books Origin of True Horn Books Lesson Sheet Crosses and Cross-rows Printing and Paper Ornamental Border and Tacked Brass

Paddle Ornamentation How a Horn Book was Assembled Horn Books of Great Britain Gingerbread "Horn Books" Horn Books of Europe Horn Books in Colonial America The Demise of the Horn Book Vestiges

Small ABC Horn Book Replica with Genuine Cow Horn

WITH YOUR CHOICE OF BACKBOARD DESIGN

This delightful miniature [3.5 x 1.8"] horn book is a conversation piece right out of history! The lesson sheet (same for both these items) is protected by a transparent sheet of semi-precious cow horn [$10 worth] that has been drilled and tacked to the solid 1/4" wooden paddle with a charming backboard design.

St. George & the Dragon backboard, #SmEHB $20. postpaid

Ship backboard design, #SmCHB $21. postpaid

ABC HORN BOOKS were for centuries a child's introduction to reading. The horn book got its name from the translucent sheet of cow horn, held in place by tacks, to protect its printed lesson sheet. The simple text was typically the alphabet and the Lord's Prayer (Our Father) fastened onto a quarter-inch thick solid wooden paddle (oak).