THE BLACK & WHITE BOOK
First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.
First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.
Inscribed first issue of this poetic picture book, following three young squirrels through the four seasons.
Gorgeous first printing of Burgess's alphabetical catalogue of Goops and their faults.
First edition of this less common Hellé title, beautifully illustrated in color on nearly every page in his distinctive 1920s style – notably scarce in this condition.
First edition of this delicate and lovely rural-themed Farjeon alphabet book.
First issue of Gorey's bracing alphabet book, with a lengthy inscription by the publisher to comedian Phyllis Diller asserting he "designed this format for all his books to get him into a larger market. It worked!"
First Michael Hague-illustrated edition of this collection of short rhymes for young readers.
First edition of this rather surreal collection of humorous poems about kitchen implements, with hilarious chromolithograph illustrations.
First edition of this charmingly odd book of poetry about humanized kitchen implements as they engage in various activities, illustrated with chromolithographs.
Inscribed first edition of this story of a girl and her horse, illustrated by Sendak in a style inspired by William Blake, uncommon with an inscription by Krauss.
Inscribed first edition, later state, of the commercial and critical success that established Sendak's talent as an illustrator and Krauss's reputation for capturing child-like lyricism – an especially nice copy inscribed by Krauss.
First edition of this stylish and sometimes psychedelic set of illustrated poems, inviting a reader to see the world from a zoo animal's point of view.
Adorable Manchester-printed pig story in verse.
Scarce signed limited first edition of these illustrated children's verses, printed on handmade paper and signed by both the author and illustrator.
First edition of this book of poems about all types of pigs.
First printing of this fantasy shape book, with rhymes about the many fairies of the outdoors illustrated with vivid chromolithographs.
First edition of this very scarce and stunning picture book by the criminally overlooked Parkers, featuring their characteristically lush full-page images of baby animals.
First edition of this very scarce and stunning picture book by the criminally overlooked Parkers, rarely found with the dust jacket.
Beautiful mockup with original watercolors and line-drawings for the 1905 FUNNY BUNNIES picture book, with manuscript notes.
Signed first printing and publisher's proof of this beloved book of delightful dragon poetry and pictures – with original drawing of an enthusiastic-looking dragon.
First printing of these poems about witches, goblins and trolls accompanied by lush illustrations – with a printed bookplate signed by Sis and Prelutsky laid in.