THE BLACK & WHITE BOOK
First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.
First edition of this book of simple verses illustrated with silhouettes, the publisher's vault copy.
First edition, first printing of the poetic musings of FREDDY THE PIG.
Lovely Volland gift book, in which each page of text faces a striking Art Deco illustration in the style of Janet Laura Scott.
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.
Fine first edition of the fairy play, illustrated by Lathrop, whose characteristic illustrations enchantingly elevate the production.
First trade printing of the US Dulac edition, a great copy, rare in the box.
First edition of this collection of bedtime poems for children, beautifully illustrated in Art Nouveau style.
First edition of this books of nature poems, fittingly illustrated in black and white by Lathrop, scarce in the original dust jacket.
Scarce Volland title, a book of poems for children with many beautiful 1930s color illustrations.
Lovely copy of this children's poetry anthology, beautifully illustrated by Betts.
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.
First edition of this collections of poems about Sylvia, Liebe Coolidge's pet pig.
First edition of this book of poems about good children and bad children, based upon the social mores and poems recited in the 1860s.
Miniature edition of this humorous poem from the first Pooh book, with a short biographical sketch of Milne.
Charming US Christmas book with an unusual gift binding, illustrated with many beautiful chromolithographs in a nostalgic Victorian style.
Beautiful 1920s Volland book of poems about and for little children in the original box, with striking stylized illustrations.
First edition, featuring stories in verse of Mother Goose characters adapted with Lemony Snicket-like viciousness, such as "The Commendable Castigation of Old Mother Hubbard" and "The Gastronomic Guile of Simple Simon."
A later edition illustrated with cover plate and four beautiful color plates by Parrish.
First edition of this collection of flowers portrayed as darling babies and children, accompanied by short verses.
First edition of this beautifully produced book of verse for children with lavish illustrations in wonderful American pre-war style.
Inscribed later printing of Silverstein's beloved second collection of children's poetry.
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.