THE STORY OF ALEXANDER
First edition thus, in which the evocative Macedonian leader from antiquity receives a late Victorian update in this children's telling, beautifully illustrated by Mason with a consciously antiquarian flair.
First edition thus, in which the evocative Macedonian leader from antiquity receives a late Victorian update in this children's telling, beautifully illustrated by Mason with a consciously antiquarian flair.
First edition of these Irish verses about fairies, with beautiful Art Nouveau designs by Housman carrying distinct notes of Beardsley's style.
Lovely and scarce edition of Stevenson's classic poems, one of the better known works illustrated by portrait painter and children's artist Kate Olver.
First edition of this collection of rhymes illustrated with darling chromolithographs of Victorian children by Ida Waugh.
First US edition of Rackham's illustrated rendition of Poe's short stories, in the original dust jacket.
First edition thus, the Chambers-illustrated Scribner Classic edition of the Scottish historical novel set in the 15th century.
First edition of this very scarce Humphrey book, magnificently illustrated of little children dressed in the national costumes of various nations from Russia to Scotland, and with one child representing Africa.
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.
First edition of this positively delightful collection of simple songs for young singers, with charming illustrations for each song in color.
Charming 1880s autograph book, with illustrations in the style of Kate Greenaway.
Beautiful first edition of a collection of short stories and poems about the lives of Victorian children, with chromolithographs based on the sweet watercolors of Maud Humphrey.
Written soon after the Spanish-American War and at the beginning of the Philippine-American War, these stories describe children taking on roles in famous historical battles.
First edition of this book for noting the birthdates of acquaintances, with verse and illustrations by Kate Greenaway and others.
First edition of this collection of stories and little verses, illustrated in a style strongly influenced by Maud Humphrey.
Signed and dated watercolor on board for a Gilded-Age children's book featuring cherubic kids dressed as real American heroes and heroines.
Signed original watercolor for a line of greeting cards by Louis Prang, "The Father of the American Christmas Card."