Lovely US edition of these verses on the hardships of a dog's life, much scarcer than the UK edition.

First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.

First edition of this English political parody of the classic German children's book by Heinrich Hoffman, the misbehaving "Shaggy Peter."

Collection of the three earliest editions of Gelett Burgess's beloved nonsense poem THE PURPLE COW, demonstrating the rhyme's increasing popularity — including the scarce first printing of THE LARK, where the poem first appeared.

First printing of this excellent scholarly edition of THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK, with the original illustrations and with introduction and notes by Gardner.

First edition of this poetry collection with beautiful line drawings that demonstrate the scope of the talent of artist E.H. Shepard, best known for illustrating the Pooh books.

First edition thus, the first printing of graphic artist Konashevich's illustrated edition of the cheerful, musical poem about "the most famous fly in Soviet children's literature" – known for its veiled anti-Stalin message.

Gilded Age fantasy verses with a beautiful 19th-century American trade binding, illustrated with chromolithographs reminiscent of E.V. Boyle, some with an eerie quality.

First edition of Walter Crane's poetic work, populated by lovely and fashionable humanized flowers.

Fine first edition of the fairy play, illustrated by Lathrop, whose characteristic illustrations enchantingly elevate the production.

First edition of this book of fairy poems, in the scarce original dust jacket.

First edition of this less common Hellé title, beautifully illustrated in color on nearly every page in his distinctive 1920s style – notably scarce in this condition.