1917 The Child's World Primer Texas Edition
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 649 |
| Auction | Syn's Estate August pt 1 |
| Date | August 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Syn's Crystal Co |
| Location | Killeen, Texas |
This antique 1917 The Child's World Primer is a fascinating artifact of American educational history. Published by the Johnson Publishing Company, this Texas Edition was a standard primary reader designed to build literacy through engaging prose and charming illustrations. The cover features a classic stamped design of children reading with animals, and the interior includes illustrations by Rhoda Campbell and others. As a Texas-issued textbook, it bears the official state book label and contract pricing on the back, making it a unique piece of Southern school heritage. The stories within, such as those featuring "Baby Ray," were foundational for early 20th-century students. Antique School Book, 1917 Primer, Texas Edition Textbook, Johnson Publishing Co, Vintage Childrens Reader, Early Education, Baby Ray Stories, Collectible Schoolhouse, Rare Texas Heritage, Sarah Withers, Hetty Browne.
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