The House at Pooh Corner by A.A. Milne - 1928

Oxford University Press, N. Y.. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. A scarce First Edition in the hardcover. Text and illustrations by Tasha Tudor. The story of Thistly B, a canary. When the Godmummy brought another canary for the family it was a wife for Thistly B. The story of how they raised a family is told with delicate pictures such as only Tasha Tudor can draw. Pages are not numbered. Previous owner's name at top right corner of first free end page. Several small chips out of the dust jacket at the edge and spine. Original publisher's price of $1.50 still intact. Other than the previous owner's name - no other names, marks, or writing. Dust jacket and book are in Very Good condition. ; 6 1/4 in. x 6 3/4 in. .

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1938. THE HARDY BOYS: The Secret Warning- #17- Illustrated by Paul Laune- Grosset & Dunlap, New York- 1938- 1st Edition- Hardcover:-12mo- Near Fine/VG++-Near Fine dj is unclipped, bright and clean with shallow nicls at heel and crown of spine, rubs at corners-a real beauty. Textblock and spine are tight and clean. PO name on back of frontis. All points according to Carpentieri: Title not listed on inner flap. 5050 and 110-150 on inner flap of dj. Glossy frontispiece. Lists to itself on copyright page. Red Orange Gretta endpapers. Western Stories For Boys lists to The X Bar X Boys Hunting The Prize Mustang on back inner flap. Spotlight Books For Boys on back cover with 11 titles to Jimmy Drury, Candid Camera Detective. 25 chapters in book. A scarce book in this condition with dust jacket. Please look at photos-more available on request. Fiction-juvenile-series-Hardy Boys-illustrated (3872). 1st Edition-1st Printing. Hard Cover. Near FINE/VG++-Near FINE. Illus. by… Read More

London: Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd, 1925. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to. A fine collection of seven original full colour illustrations by G. D. Rowlandson that appeared in Warne's "Tiny Tots Animal Book" (in Warne's 'Popular Picture Books Series'). The illustrations include a particulary fine study of a Jack Russel Terrier and her puppies; a "rare breed"sow and her piglets; a cock, hen and chicks; the other illustrations are Guinea Pigs; Red Squirrel; Pigeons and final a study of Grey Squirrels. The illustrations are in watercolour on thick card; all are signed G. D. Rowlandson or initialed G. D. R. The dimensions are approx. 135 x 230mm; most with contemporary brown paper protectors. All are in very good condition. An outstanding collection of original and decorative animal illustrations by an important animal artist: George Derville Rowlandson (1861-1928) was a British artist best known for his iconic hunting scenes and animal studies, as… Read More

L' Intrepide was an illustrated weekly magazine for children published from 1910 to 1937, created by the Parisian publishing company (SPE). This book contains all the numbers for the year 1925. A scarce collection of various stories and articles.
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Paris, SPE, 1925.
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Pp.: 832 with numerous illustrations
Size: 27 x 21 cm.
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Binding: Original illustrated cloth binding. Signs of wear on the panels and edges, tears along the spine cover.
Condition: Ink inscription by the previous owner on the flyleaf, signs of aging and usage, paper browning, some leaves detached.
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Melbourne: John Wyatt, 1909. First Edition. The author's first book, published at age seventeen, contains four stories, one poem and her illustrations in the manner of her contemporary Ida Rentoul Outhwaite. Ethel Jackson Morris contributed to Dame Neilie Melba's Gift Book of Australian Art and Literature in 1915, published one other book in 1921, exhibited her work in Melbourne in the early 1920s, travelled overseas, and returned to married life in Sydney where she lived until her death in 1985 without appearing to write or exhibit again. Pictorial wrappers, ribbon tied. Extremities darkened and a little wear at edges, otherwise fine. Muir 5152.

1882 1st/1st Mark Twain The Prince and the Pauper Illustrated Literature RARE"When I am king they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings out of books, for a full belly is little worth where the mind is starved." ― Mark Twain, The Prince and the PauperA rare first American edition of Mark Twain's popular novel "The Prince and the Pauper". This humorous work follows the adventures of Tom Canty, a ragged street dweller who looks remarkably similar to Edward VI, son of King Henry VIII. The two eventually switch places in society after the prince convinces Canty to swap, so that he can experience the 'outside' world.This 1st edition meets the expected first issue points. See below.Item number: #5134 Price: $750TWAIN, MarkThe Prince and the Pauper, A tale for young people of all agesBoston: James R. Osgood and Co., 1882. First edition. First printingDetails: Collation: Complete with all pages411, [2]192 illustrationsReferences: BAL 3402Notes on edition First State, or uncorrected… Read More

1917 1st ed GRIMM Fairy Tales Little Brother & Sister Arthur Rackham Illustrated
"How often when we are comfortable, we begin to long for something new!"
― Jacob Grimm

An incredible first edition of Arthur Rackham's illustrated "Brother and Sister" by Grimm. The pieces in this work are often considered one of Rackham's crowning achievements as they show the versatility of his style and artistic execution. A masterpiece!
This first edition is beautifully illustrated throughout with 12 full-page, colored plates and 44 black and white line drawings.

Item number: #17317
Price: $750
GRIMM, Jacob & Wilhelm
Little Brother & Little Sister, and other tales by the Brothers Grimm. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.
London : Constable & Co.:, 1917. First Edition.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
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xi, [1], 250, [2]
o 12 color plates
o 44 in-text illustrations
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Language: English
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Binding: Hardcover; secure
o Green cloth
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Size: ~10.25in X 7.75in (26cm x… Read More

1939 DISNEY 1ed Books Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Pinocchio Dumbo 8v Heath

"That's the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up."
– Walt Disney

Mickey Mouse has long been one of the world's most iconic and recognized cartoon characters. From the imagination of Walt Disney, Mickey and Minnie Mouse have captured the attention and hearts of both children and adults for nearly a century.

This lot of Disney books includes some of the most famous characters Mickey and Donald Duck!

Item number: #23502
Price: $599

Title: Pinocchio
Published: Boston: D.C. Heath and Co., 1940.

Title: Water Babies' Circus
Published: Boston: D.C. Heath and Co., 1940.

Title: Mickey Never Fails
Published: Boston: D.C. Heath and Co., 1939.

Title: School Days in Disneyville
Published: Boston: D.C. Heath and Co., 1939.

Title: Here They Are
Published: Boston: D.C. Heath and Co., 1940.

Title: Donald Duck and His Nephews
Published: Boston: D.C. Heath and Co., 1940.

Title: Little Pig's Picnic
Published: Boston:… Read More

1903 WIZARD of OZ Baum Illustrated Denslow Fantasy Children's Literature Color
'We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful Wizard of Oz!"
This timeless classic was first published in 1899 and reissued under various titles including "The New Wizard of Oz" in 1903 by Bobbs-Merrill. While this book is dated 1903, it is a reissue of the first edition printing and considered rare. It contains 15 full-page plates by Denslow, eight of which are in full color.
Item number: #30130
Price: $599
BAUM, L. Frank
The New Wizard of Oz
Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Co., ©1903.
Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [8], 208
o 15 full-page illustrations (8 in color), several in-text illustrations
· Provenance: Handwritten – Joan Alice Chour
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Pictorial cloth
· Size: ~9in X 7in (23cm x 18cm)
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1872 RARE FOLIO Perrault Fairy Tales Cinderella Puss Boots Riding Hood DORE ART
"A dream is a wish your heart makes."
― Charles Perrault, Cinderella
Charles Perrault was a 17th-century French author who is most-remembered for his fairy tales. When "Les Contes" was first written it was quite ahead of its time and his writing helped lay the groundwork for a new literary genre that would become very popular throughout Europe of the next century. Many of his fairy tales include stories that are still popular today such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Puss in Boots, and Sleeping Beauty.
This impressive 19th-century German edition was Perrault was collected and edited by Moriz Hartmann who included the impressive illustrations of Gustave Dore, many of which depict rather bizarre scenes.
Item number: #24349
Price: $750
PERRAULT, Charles
Märchen nach Perrault neu erzählt
Stuttgart: Druck und Verlag von Eduard Hallberger, [1872].
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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [4], v, [1], 68
o 41… Read More