First edition of this unusually chosen work for Thomson's illustrations – a US American's novel of his native Kentucky – fittingly preceding the English edition.

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.

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.

Striking deluxe copy of Mrs. Gaskell's classic collection of satirical vignettes, once belonging to Princess Anita de Bragança.

First edition of this book for noting the birthdates of acquaintances, with verse and illustrations by Kate Greenaway and others.