GOODY SHERMAN'S PIG
First edition, first printing, based upon a true story set in Boston in 1636. A great copy.
First edition, first printing, based upon a true story set in Boston in 1636. A great copy.
First edition thus, the first printing of graphic artist Konashevich's illustrated edition of the cheerful, musical poem about "the most famous fly in Soviet children's literature" – known for its veiled anti-Stalin message.
Second edition of graphic artist Konashevich's illustrated edition of the cheerful, musical poem about "the most famous fly in Soviet children's literature" – known for its veiled anti-Stalin message.
Signed first edition of this immigrant's tale, inscribed by the illustrator, Beverly Brodsky to prominent New York City folklorist and storyteller, Diane Wolkstein, and her daughter.
First edition from the Petits Père Castor series, the story of an elderly woman's happy life with her pets, with fantastic color lithographs.
First edition from the Petits Père Castor series, the story of a pampered cat with fantastic color lithographs.
The story of lazy Snubby Grunt, who comes to live with his aunt and uncle, and their son Curlytail.
Scarce color McLoughlin Brothers Brownies production featuring author-illustrator Palmer Cox's ingenious adaptation of Scottish folklore, an attractive copy.
First edition of this charming advertising pamphlet for Clark's O.N.T. spun cotton thread, with interesting examples of Western colonial attitudes, written and illustrated by BROWNIES creator Palmer Cox.
First edition, in which Patricia Pig loses her daughter Louella at the circus – sold with an uncorrected proof copy consisting of text and pictures loose in dust jacket (usually sent to reviewers for early reviews).
WWI-era history of the British flag through the importance of its use in battles over the years, using the term "ABC" to suggest the basics of the topic, rather than a literal alphabet.
First printing of this collection of colorful troll tales from Norway, a finalist for the National Book Award.
Rare first edition of the d'Aulaire's panorama book of animals around the world.
Spectacular first printing of the d'Aulaires' illustrated biography of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, with charming original watercolor and inscription.
First edition, first printing of the d'Aulaires' beautifully illustrated biography of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
First printing of this picture book biography of the Old West icon.
Inscribed first printing of this picture book hagiography of the Italian explorer, presenting various historically dubious details as fact in the service of bolstering the mid-century US identity — with an original drawing of Columbus by the artists.
First printing of this picture book hagiography of the Italian explorer, presenting various historically dubious details as fact in the service of bolstering the mid-century US identity.
First printing of this collection of idealized Greek myths, many children's first introduction to the Classical world.
First edition of a charming illustrated biography of America's first president.
First edition, signed by the authors, of their charmingly illustrated biography of America's first president.
First edition of a (literally) shining example of the beautiful work of the d'Aulaires, situating the words of THE LORD'S PRAYER among scenes from the lives of children, the Protestant edition.
Stated first edition of this Junior Literary Guild story set in the Swiss Alps.
Inscribed first edition, first printing of the d'Aulaires' first work together.
Early printing of this story of the lengths four Norwegian children will go to in order to protect their horse from a giant, monstrous bird – a charmingly-illustrated modern folktale.