Festive collection of verses by Robert Herrick and others, printed on heavy parchment-like paper.

A rare contemporary English translation of this work by the celebrated Russian poet, children's author and wartime journalist.

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 beautiful adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, with illustrations inspired by early modern woodblocks — a scarce Goodhue work in exceptional condition.

Lovely Volland gift book, in which each page of text faces a striking Art Deco illustration in the style of Janet Laura Scott.

Gilded Age philosophical poem illustrated with striking late-19th century American chromolithographs.

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.

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 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 printing of this collection of verses by the influential children's book author, in a "gilt-extra" binding.

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.