THE END OF ELFINTOWN
1894
First edition of these Irish verses about fairies, with beautiful Art Nouveau designs by Housman carrying distinct notes of Beardsley's style.
19th century
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HAPPY LITTLE PEOPLE
(1898)
First edition of this collection of stories and little verses, illustrated in a style strongly influenced by Maud Humphrey.
Illustrated Autograph Album
[1880s]
Charming 1880s autograph book, with illustrations in the style of Kate Greenaway.
LITTLE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
1899
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.
Original art: cover image for GALLANT LITTLE PATRIOTS
1898
Signed and dated watercolor on board for a Gilded-Age children's book featuring cherubic kids dressed as real American heroes and heroines.
Original art: "Rosa"
[circa 1890]
Signed original watercolor for a line of greeting cards by Louis Prang, "The Father of the American Christmas Card."
MOPSA THE FAIRY
1927
First printing of the Lathrop edition of this "early feminist fairy tale" (Clute & Grant) – this copy inscribed as a Christmas gift from Lathrop to her Aunt Nellie.
BABES OF THE NATIONS
1889
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.
LITTLE ROSEBUDS
1898
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.
CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY-BOOK
[circa 1880]
First edition of this book for noting the birthdates of acquaintances, with verse and illustrations by Kate Greenaway and others.
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