HELPING THE WEATHERMAN
Lovely Volland fantasy, about two little children who meet a magical weatherman.
Lovely Volland fantasy, about two little children who meet a magical weatherman.
First edition thus, illustrated by Pogany: a magnificent copy of a particularly lavish production of the Rubáiyát, in the original pictorial box.
Beautiful copy of this deluxe edition of the Rubaiyat, introduced by Laurence Housman and spectacularly illustrated by Charles Robinson.
First US edition, illustrated by Attwell, of Kingsley's classic "Fairy Tale for a Land Baby," a perfect title to showcase Attwell's art of chubby-cheeked children.
First edition thus, the stunning Smith edition of Kingsley's beloved fairy tale, in original glassine and original box.
Rare portfolio of the production often considered the Detmolds' finest work, complete with 16 stunning color plates loose as issued.
Signed limited edition, one of only 500 copies signed by Robinson.
First trade edition of this assemblage of letters from the esteemed nonsense poet and bird artist to politician Chichester Fortescue and society woman Frances Countess Waldegrave.
Third printing of this charming Dutch bedtime story about the busy lives of little star fairies, with lovely deep blue celestial endpapers.
First edition of this delightful book of trades printed by one of the leading publishers of the Golden Age –with beautiful illustrations by F. D. Bedford.
First edition of this reference guide to illustrators of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century from Aldin to Wyeth, with essays including Lynd Ward's "Contemporary Book Illustration," Esther Averill's "Avant-Gardes and Traditions in France," and Jacqueline Overton's "The Fairies Come Into Their Own."
First edition in English of this collection of vignettes of children and a variety of animals, from house cats to elephants, with illustrations inspired by the art of Kate Greenaway.
Scarce first edition "picture-story" of a terrible child taken on a nighttime journey over the moon to Toyland, to learn good manners.
First US Rackham edition of Milton's masque, one of the artist's less common illustrated titles, a beautiful copy.
Signed limited edition of Dulac's final book, one of only 1500 numbered copies signed by him.
Heritage Press edition with six lovely full page color illustrations by Edmund Dulac.
Rare first edition of this children's guide to life in New Zealand, beautifully illustrated by Charles Robinson.
First edition of this positively delightful collection of simple songs for young singers, with charming illustrations for each song in color.
First edition — in the rare original dust jacket — of this early Kewpie book with numerous illustrations depicting the adventures of the beloved Kewpies, among the best known US cartoon characters of the early 20th century.
First edition of this early Kewpie book – with the rare boxed set of 3 Kewpie handkerchiefs.
A later edition illustrated with cover plate and four beautiful color plates by Parrish.
First edition of this scarce and terrific picture book about a rivalry between puppies and kittens.
Original WWI-era calendar for the modern business man with an original Parrish cover, featuring motivational aphorisms like "Be Ambitious: To rest content with results achieved is the first sign of business decay."
Original Jazz Age calendar with a vivid original Parrish cover, featuring inspirational quotes from Emerson, Longfellow, Ruskin, Samuel Johnson, Dickens, and more.
Beautiful portfolio collection of the second series of prints by this pair of Golden Age artists, vibrant and complete.