LULLABY LAND
(1897)
First edition of this collection of bedtime poems for children, beautifully illustrated in Art Nouveau style.
American
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OPEN HOUSE FOR BUTTERFLIES
[circa 1996]
Signed later printing of Krauss's follow-up to A HOLE IS TO DIG, with original signature by Sendak.
THE BELLS & OTHER POEMS
[1912]
First trade printing of the US Dulac edition, a great copy, rare in the box.
THE FLOWER BABIES' BOOK
(1914)
First edition of this collection of flowers portrayed as darling babies and children, accompanied by short verses.
HOLLY BERRIES FROM THE POETS
1909
Charming US Christmas book with an unusual gift binding, illustrated with many beautiful chromolithographs in a nostalgic Victorian style.
THE KING'S BREAKFAST
1963
Miniature edition of this humorous poem from the first Pooh book, with a short biographical sketch of Milne.
THE BLACK & WHITE BOOK
(1915)
First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.
BRANCHES GREEN
1934
First edition of this books of nature poems, fittingly illustrated in black and white by Lathrop, scarce in the original dust jacket.
LITTLE STAY-AT-HOME AND HER FRIENDS
1879
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.
A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC
(1981)
Inscribed later printing of Silverstein's beloved second collection of children's poetry.
PIG DREAMS: Scenes From The Life Of Sylvia
1981
First edition of this collections of poems about Sylvia, Liebe Coolidge's pet pig.
GOLDEN TREASURY OF SONGS AND LYRICS
(1941)
A later edition illustrated with cover plate and four beautiful color plates by Parrish.
THE YEAR'S FAREWELL
[circa 1890]
Gilded Age philosophical poem illustrated with striking late-19th century American chromolithographs.
AS CHILDREN DO
(1929)
Beautiful 1920s Volland book of poems about and for little children in the original box, with striking stylized illustrations.
GREAT GRANDMOTHER'S PIECE BOOK
(1931)
First edition of this book of poems about good children and bad children, based upon the social mores and poems recited in the 1860s.
RUNAWAY RHYMES
(1931)
Scarce Volland title, a book of poems for children with many beautiful 1930s color illustrations.
EACH IN HIS OWN TONGUE
(1920)
Lovely Volland gift book, in which each page of text faces a striking Art Deco illustration in the style of Janet Laura Scott.
OTHER RHYMES FOR LITTLE READERS
(1911)
First edition of this beautifully produced book of verse for children with lavish illustrations in wonderful American pre-war style.
CROSSINGS
1923
Fine first edition of the fairy play, illustrated by Lathrop, whose characteristic illustrations enchantingly elevate the production.
A HOLE IS TO DIG
(1952)
Inscribed first edition, later state, of the commercial and critical success that established Sendak's talent as an illustrator and Krauss's reputation for capturing child-like lyricism – an especially nice copy inscribed by Krauss.
THE COMICAL CRUISES OF CAPTAIN COOKY
1926
A quirky fantasy poem advertising the products of the Royal Baking Powder Company, filled with recipes and vivid color illustrations of sweets made by the characters.
ONE THOUSAND POEMS FOR CHILDREN
(1923)
Lovely copy of this children's poetry anthology, beautifully illustrated by Betts.
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