WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG
(1925)
First deluxe edition, bound in full red gilt-stamped goatskin, of the first book in the Winnie-The-Pooh series.
Poetry
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A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
(1925)
Lovely and scarce edition of Stevenson's classic poems, one of the better known works illustrated by portrait painter and children's artist Kate Olver.
A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
1985
Signed first Michael Foreman-illustrated edition of this classic collection of poems for a young audience, published 100 years after the original.
The First Appearances of THE PURPLE COW
1895; [1899]
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.
JUST FOR FUN
(1940)
First edition of this collection of stories and verses for children by Constance Savery, Padraic Colum, Eunice Tietjens, and several others, difficult to find intact in the rare original dust jacket.
THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK AND OTHER POEMS AND VERSES
1903
First Newell-illustrated collection of Lewis Carroll's delightful poetry, in the rare original box and dust jacket.
THE ROOSEVELT BEARS ABROAD
1908
First edition of the third adventure of Teddy-B and Teddy-G, in which the Bears terrorize Europe in rhyming verse, in the incredibly rare original dust jacket.
POEMS FOR 9 YEAR-OLDS AND UNDER
(1984)
Signed first printing of this collection of verse for budding poetry lovers, including poems by Edward Lear, T. S. Eliot, A. A. Milne, and more.
POEMS FOR 7 YEAR-OLDS AND UNDER
(1983)
Signed first printing of this collection of poems for little readers, including works by e. e. cummings, Lewis Carroll, Shakespeare, and more.
The Pooh Books: WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG; WINNIE THE POOH; NOW WE ARE SIX; THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER
(1924); (1926); (1927); (1928)
Complete set of first editions of the Pooh Books, all in original dust jackets, with WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG signed by Milne and Shepard.
A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
(1921)
Charming Altemus edition of the children's classic, featuring full-page color illustrations by Hoopes, a great copy.
DIVINE AND MORAL SONGS FOR CHILDREN
[1896]
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.
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A VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS ["Twas the Night Before Christmas"]
[between 1866 and 1872]
Early edition of this Christmas-themed promotional booklet containing Clement C. Moore's beloved poem, in remarkably nice condition.
THE RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM
[1909]
First edition thus, illustrated by Pogany: a magnificent copy of a particularly lavish production of the Rubáiyát, in the original pictorial box.
NONSENSE SONGS
[circa 1897]
Charmingly illustrated collection of Edward Lear's silly verses, including classics like "The Owl and the Pussycat" and "The Jumblies."
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
[circa 1905]
Beautiful gift edition of this classic poem, illustrated with rich engravings and preserved in its scarce original gift box.
A CHILD'S GARDEN OF VERSES
(1985)
First edition, publisher's review copy of this illustrated volume to celebrate the centennial of Robert Louis Stevenson's original work.
A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
(1981)
Inscribed later printing of Silverstein's beloved second collection of children's poetry.
WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG
(1934)
Tauchnitz edition of the first Pooh book, meant for distribution exclusively in Europe. An excellent copy.
THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
(1910)
Signed limited first Pogany edition, one of only 525 numbered copies printed on Japan vellum and signed by Pogany.
The Pooh Books: WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG; WINNIE THE POOH; NOW WE ARE SIX; THE HOUSE AT POOH CORNER
(1924); (1926); (1927); (1928)
A beautiful collection of first editions of the Pooh Books, all in original dust jackets.
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