The A B C Book of Birds (1916) — Complete Digital Art & Ephemera Pack

About this book

Step Inside a Whimsical, 100-Year-Old Natural History Primer

Originally published in 1916 by the famous Stecher Litho Co. of Rochester, New York, The A B C Book of Birds sits at the fascinating crossroads of early 20th-century American printing, nursery education, and natural history. This beautiful antique primer features 27 birds from all corners of the globe—ranging from familiar backyard robins and goldfinches to exotic Birds of Paradise, umbrella birds, and even the long-extinct Dodo.

Each bird is brought to life through the stunning, vibrant chromolithograph artwork of Will F. Stecher and accompanied by the charming, rhythmic verse of Carolyn S. Hodgman. More than just an alphabet book, this artifact captures a unique moment in cultural history, subtly nodding to the era's booming natural science movement, global exploration, and the early Audubon conservation campaigns.

❦ Perfect for Crafters, Designers, and Historians

This high-resolution digital collection is a treasure trove for creative projects:

• Digital Crafting & Scrapbooking: Perfect for junk journals, collages, and mixed-media art.

• Nursery & Playroom Decor: Print and frame individual plates or compile them into a classic grid to create beautiful, antique-style wall charts.

• Design & Textures: Excellent for graphic designers looking for authentic vintage paper textures, historic typography, and layered lithographic ink textures.

❦ What is Included in Your Download

This curated archive has been carefully digitized to preserve all the authentic character of the original worn, loved book—including the rich paper grain, age spots, and slight printing misregistrations that mark it as a true historical survivor.

• 📦 File Format: Secure, instant download of one 16.5 MB .ZIP folder containing all assets.

• 📸 Total Assets: 39 high-resolution images, including the vibrant illustrated covers, full alphabet pages, and individual plate elements.

• 📐 Image Dimensions: Approximately 1163 x 1600 pixels per image—perfect for scaling and crisp printing.

• 🖥️ Resolution: Clean 96 DPI scans, optimized for easy digital editing, clear viewing, and standard printing.

• ✨ Bonus: All watermark overlays have been completely removed for your creative convenience.