Untitled German Shape Book
Delightful early 20th-century German shape book following a little artist with a pet crow.
Delightful early 20th-century German shape book following a little artist with a pet crow.
Charming midcentury edition of the fairy tale classic, printed in large type with pictorial borders.
First printing of a pivotal book in Rojankovsky's career, his first in English, and the first book published by the Domino Press, founded in Paris by American expats Esther Averill and Lila Stanley.
First printing in English of this attractive story of a birthday that goes only slightly awry, part of Harper & Brothers's "Picture Books from Other Lands" series.
Reprint of this charmingly-illustrated Swedish story of various garden and plant fairies.
Reprint of this charmingly-illustrated Swedish tale of a birthday that goes only slightly awry, featuring Elsa Beskow's most well-known characters.
Probable first English language edition of this charming picture book from the noted author, following the making of a young boy's woolen suit, starting with the shearing of a sheep.
First printing of this unusual and hilariously chaotic story of a young French boy's adventures in his Citroënette motorized toy car, including joining the circus, entering a race, and fleeing from the police.
First edition of this collection of charming Italian stories about animals, with vivid illustrations.
First printing of this darling German children's book, detailing the seasonal activities of the people who live in and around a wonderful house, illustrated with an unmistakably midcentury tone.
First US editions of three philosophical children's books by Umberto Eco, each signed by him.
Darling Czech children's book, with vibrant chromolithographs of well-to-do children engaging in various activities including going to the zoo, going sailing, and buying new toys.
First printing of this retelling of this hilarious Scandinavian folktale of a farmer and his wife who exchange roles, by husband and wife team Kathleen and Michael Hague – with publisher's review slip.
First edition of the sequel to the innovative picture book EIN TAG IM LEBEN DER DOROTHEA WUTZ, featuring a die-cut storyline that reveals new images with each turned page.
First US edition, review copy of this picture book about a little girl who has adventures whenever she wears her red boots, with beautiful images by the Swiss graphic artist.
First edition of this charmingly illustrated version of the Brothers Grimm tale.
First edition in English of the Bulgarian tale of a flat cake that comes to life and explores a winter forest.
Midcentury edition, featuring images of gnomes and winter fairies. Very beautiful.
First printing of this colorful French book about the diverse denizens of the circus, from silly clowns to animals trained to act like people.
First printing, with inventive color illustrations and design, using minimal text.
Third printing of this charming Dutch bedtime story about the busy lives of little star fairies, with lovely deep blue celestial endpapers.
Signed first printing of this Scottish-Norwegian fairytale, thematically similar to CINDERELLA – with charming illustrations by Anita Lobel.
First printing of this children's book by the major Spanish poet and playwright.
Lovely book of 12 Danish songs for children are presented with musical notation and verse. Opposite each music page are lovely full page color illustrations by Moe (3), Andersen (3) and Collin (6).
Beautiful fairy book with humanized flowers and flower fairies from the Austrian artist.