A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
First edition, publisher's presentation copy, of this enduring collection of children's verse.
First edition, publisher's presentation copy, of this enduring collection of children's verse.
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 printing of this fantasy shape book, with rhymes about the many fairies of the outdoors illustrated with vivid chromolithographs.
First edition of this collection of rhymes illustrated with darling chromolithographs of Victorian children by Ida Waugh.
Lovely Arts and Crafts edition of Watts' stern and pious children's verses, illustrated by Gaskin's sunlit Greenawayesque visions of figures untroubled by guilt, grief, and sin.
Rare book of Christmas poems lavishly illustrated with chromolithography and retaining the pre-1900 original dust jacket featuring Santa Claus.
Early edition of this Christmas-themed promotional booklet containing Clement C. Moore's beloved poem, in remarkably nice condition.
First edition of this very scarce Humphrey book, magnificently illustrated of little children dressed in the national costumes of various nations from Russia to Scotland, and with one child representing Africa.
First US edition of this chapbook poem about the sights and sounds (and smells) of the UK's capitol city.
First printing this uncommon Lang title, a collection of poetry first published in book form here, beginning with "A Scot to Jeanne D'Arc."
First edition of this charming collection of simple moral poems for young readers, illustrated with attractive wood engravings.
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.
First edition of this collection of stories and little verses, illustrated in a style strongly influenced by Maud Humphrey.
Lovely Victorian collection of poems evocative of the night with lovely dark toned chromolithographs.
Gilded Age philosophical poem illustrated with striking late-19th century American chromolithographs.