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Lovely US edition of these verses on the hardships of a dog's life, much scarcer than the UK edition.
Lovely US edition of these verses on the hardships of a dog's life, much scarcer than the UK edition.
Festive collection of verses by Robert Herrick and others, printed on heavy parchment-like paper.
First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.
A rare contemporary English translation of this work by the celebrated Russian poet, children's author and wartime journalist.
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 Newell-illustrated collection of Lewis Carroll's delightful poetry, in the rare original box and dust jacket.
First printing of this beautiful adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, with illustrations inspired by early modern woodblocks — a scarce Goodhue work in exceptional condition.
First printing of this excellent scholarly edition of THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK, with the original illustrations and with introduction and notes by Gardner.
Lovely Volland gift book, in which each page of text faces a striking Art Deco illustration in the style of Janet Laura Scott.
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.
Gilded Age philosophical poem illustrated with striking late-19th century American chromolithographs.
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.
Second edition 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 this surreal rhyme about what happens when animals, tired of being food for humans, rise up — with lovely and hilarious illustrations by Walter Crane.
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 book of fairy poems, in the scarce original dust jacket.
Signed limited first edition of this book of fairy poems, one of only 325 numbered copies signed by de la Mare, unusually well preserved in the delicate original binding.
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.
First printing of this collection of verses by the influential children's book author, in a "gilt-extra" binding.
First trade printing of the US Dulac edition, a great copy, rare in the box.
First printing of this vividly illustrated children's history of the Punch and Judy Show, followed by Emberley's own illustrated version, replete with savage violence, criminality, and murder in the best historical tradition.
First edition of this collection of bedtime poems for children, beautifully illustrated in Art Nouveau style.