THE SECOND TRAIL
First edition of this collection of stories themed around the values of the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, in the rare original dust jacket.
First edition of this collection of stories themed around the values of the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, in the rare original dust jacket.
First edition and only printing of this "summer comedy" self-published by Baum, set near Lake Michigan where Baum wrote many of his books, an exceptional copy.
First edition, first state of the children's fantasy novel by Baum published in the early days of his Oz success (and considered by many critics to be within the Oz universe) – a beautiful copy.
First edition of the 2nd book in Baum's YA detective series, with a striking ombre binding design.
First US printing of this nautical adventure story, in an attractive pictorial cloth binding.
US-printed anthology of children's stories "told in prose by E. Veale," including a number of Palmer Cox Brownie stories.
First US edition of this unusual children's story from the author of HORATIO HORNBLOWER, with charming illustrations by Newbery-winning artist Robert Lawson.
First edition of this group of fairy and fantasy stories, enchantingly illustrated by the New Zealander artist – exceptionally scarce in this condition.
Scarce first edition of this juvenile novel told in first-person, about an industrious and moral young woman – in a lovely pictorial cloth binding.
First edition, about a brave female bee that fights convention – a subtle allegory about modern women and a socialist world.
Intriguing US American fantasy story book, featuring fairies of various kinds.
First edition of this classic story of the life and domestication of an Alaskan wolfdog.
First edition, first issue of one of the best-loved works of American literature, in scarce original dust jacket.
First edition of this amusing Punch and Judy-style interpretation of the history of France, from the ancient Gauls to Napoleon's exile to St. Helena.
First edition of this "tale for boys," a pioneering novel of juvenile adventure fiction.
First edition of this ghost story of the fictional 1820s ship "America," which the author claims to have assembled through manuscripts.
First edition, first printing, of this installment in the Hollow Tree series featuring humanized animals with striking line illustrations by series illustrator Condé.
German almanac-esque publication for children, containing calendars, stories, music, illustrations, and an original poster folded into the rear pocket.
First US edition of the first book written and illustrated by Robinson, a quixotic comedy of contraptions, printed in Great Britain and published the same year as the UK first.
First printing of this early Newbery Medal-winning story of life in 1890's New York, following young Lucinda as she explores the city and deals with growing up and loss.
First edition of this collection of stories capturing everyday life for children growing up at the turn of the 20th century.
Uncommon limited edition, one of only 50 numbered copies, of this children's history of Alexander the Great.
Beautifully illustrated account of animals in the wild, paired with advice for children to for their domesticated pets.
Unusually charming (and sometimes slightly surreal) book of ideas for toys made from everyday objects and food, accompanied by stories and poems.
First edition of this Edwardian fairy tale collection with mermen and elves, extensively illustrated in Art Nouveau style and featuring a pictorial cloth design in both gilt and silver.