THE SUNBONNET BABIES' BOOK
First edition of the first book by a major publisher with the iconic Sunbonnet Babies and their coy hidden faces, quite scarce in this condition.
First edition of the first book by a major publisher with the iconic Sunbonnet Babies and their coy hidden faces, quite scarce in this condition.
First edition, featuring stories in verse of Mother Goose characters adapted with Lemony Snicket-like viciousness, such as "The Commendable Castigation of Old Mother Hubbard" and "The Gastronomic Guile of Simple Simon."
First edition of this collection of bedtime poems for children, beautifully illustrated in Art Nouveau style.
First printing of this collection of verses by the influential children's book author, in a "gilt-extra" binding.
First edition of this surreal rhyme about what happens when animals, tired of being food for humans, rise up — with lovely and hilarious illustrations by Walter Crane.
First edition of this charming collection of color illustrations and simple poetry for children, in an attractive pictorial cloth binding.
Charmingly illustrated collection of Edward Lear's silly verses, including classics like "The Owl and the Pussycat" and "The Jumblies."
German almanac-esque publication for children, containing calendars, stories, music, illustrations, and an original poster folded into the rear pocket.
Charming US Christmas book with an unusual gift binding, illustrated with many beautiful chromolithographs in a nostalgic Victorian style.
Civil War-era holiday compendium with an early printing of "A Visit From St. Nicholas" (the original name of the famous poem) and an engraving of Santa by Thomas Nast inspired by the poem.