PUPPY TAILS
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.
First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.
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 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, publisher's review copy with slip laid in, of this satirical poem set in the Age of Chilvary, featuring a dragon adorably illustrated by Gorey.
First edition, review copy with publisher's slip laid in, of this collection of humorous verses revolving around a family whose growing number of children increase the household chaos.
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 edition of this collection of bedtime poems for children, beautifully illustrated in Art Nouveau style.
Signed first printing of this collection of poems for little readers, including works by e. e. cummings, Lewis Carroll, Shakespeare, and more.
Signed first Michael Foreman-illustrated edition of this classic collection of poems for a young audience, published 100 years after the original.
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.
First edition of this charming collection of simple moral poems for young readers, illustrated with attractive wood engravings.
Inscribed first printing of this collection of poems old and new about the four seasons, with charming illustrations by Michael Hague.
First edition of this delightful collection of rhymes, stories, and illustrations, with a gorgeous fairy cover.
Charming Altemus edition of the children's classic, featuring full-page color illustrations by Hoopes, a great copy.
First printing of Hughes's humorous verses with occasional outbreaks of darkness, his first book for children and the first of his several collaborations with illustrator George Adamson.
Lovely copy of this children's poetry anthology, beautifully illustrated by Betts.