THE POLITICAL STRUWWELPETER
First edition of this English political parody of the classic German children's book by Heinrich Hoffman, the misbehaving "Shaggy Peter."
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 printing of this beautiful adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, with illustrations inspired by early modern woodblocks — a scarce Goodhue work in exceptional condition.
Gilded Age philosophical poem illustrated with striking late-19th century American chromolithographs.
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 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 Michael Foreman-illustrated edition of this classic collection of poems for a young audience, published 100 years after the original.
First edition of this charming collection of simple moral poems for young readers, illustrated with attractive wood engravings.
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 color illustrations and simple poetry for children, in an attractive pictorial cloth binding.
Signed first edition of this collection of three comedies and one drama by Milne, written at the height of his career as a playwright.
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.
Rare book of Christmas poems lavishly illustrated with chromolithography and retaining the pre-1900 original dust jacket featuring Santa Claus.
Lovely Victorian collection of poems evocative of the night with lovely dark toned chromolithographs.
New edition of the 1822 classic, illustrated in color by Rowlandson.