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Crimson Cruiser By Mildred Wirt, AKA CAROLYN KEENE of Nancy Drew Fame, Story of Gibsons Crimson Colored Auto Trailer ( Trailer Books Series #2 ) In RARE Color DJ of Red Mobile Home , the Future American Home on Wheels with 2 Girls in Dresses in Doorway by Mildred A. Wirt, (Benson ) AKA CAROLYN KEENE of Nancy Drew Fame, B/W Decorated Endpapers FOXING , Sticker & Former Owner Name Date, B/W Glossy Frontispiece of 2 Girls in Dresses & Guy Wearing Hat on Mountaintop Looking at Thunderbird with Light - 1937

by Mildred A. Wirt, (Benson ) AKA CAROLYN KEENE of Nancy Drew Fame, B/W Decorated Endpapers FOXING , Sticker & Former Owner Name Date, B/W Glossy Frontispiece of 2 Girls in Dresses & Guy Wearing Hat on Mountaintop Looking at Thunderbird with Light

Crimson Cruiser By   Mildred Wirt,  AKA CAROLYN KEENE of Nancy Drew Fame, Story of Gibsons Crimson Colored Auto Trailer ( Trailer Books Series #2 ) In RARE Color DJ of Red Mobile Home , the Future American Home on Wheels with 2 Girls in Dresses in Doorway by Mildred A.  Wirt, (Benson ) AKA CAROLYN KEENE of Nancy Drew Fame, B/W Decorated Endpapers FOXING , Sticker & Former Owner Name Date, B/W Glossy Frontispiece of 2 Girls in Dresses & Guy Wearing Hat on Mountaintop Looking at Thunderbird with  Light - 1937

Crimson Cruiser By Mildred Wirt, AKA CAROLYN KEENE of Nancy Drew Fame, Story of Gibsons Crimson Colored Auto Trailer ( Trailer Books Series #2 ) In RARE Color DJ of Red Mobile Home , the Future American Home on Wheels with 2 Girls in Dresses in Doorway

by Mildred A. Wirt, (Benson ) AKA CAROLYN KEENE of Nancy Drew Fame, B/W Decorated Endpapers FOXING , Sticker & Former Owner Name Date, B/W Glossy Frontispiece of 2 Girls in Dresses & Guy Wearing Hat on Mountaintop Looking at Thunderbird with Light

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Cupples & Leon , NY, 1937. Inner Flap DJ Price Clipped, HBDJ, 1937, 1ST Edition, VG+/VG-, SOLD AS-IS, , Crimson Pinkish Colored Cloth Lettered in Black, Cover light Rub, wear & Tiny Chips Extremities, Interior Nice Tight Clean light FoX, Wear, 208 pgs + ADS, . Last title listed inside is "The Timbered Treasure". DJ light Rub wear small Tears Chips & Tiny pieces Extremities, DJ back small chips Creases & small Chips Spine DJ Ends. Publishers Red Dye top outer pages Edge..Illustrated , Mildred Wirt (Benson) authored 23 of the Nancy Drew mystery series. She lived from 1905 until her death in 2002 . In RARE Color DJ of Red Mobile Home , the future American Home on Wheels with 2 Girls in Dresses in Doorway & Jimmy Gibson standing with white Shirt & White Pants by rocks. . First Edition. Hard Cover.

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Poo-Poo and the Dragons

Poo-Poo and the Dragons

by Forester, C. S.; Illustrated By Robert Lawson

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Boston: Little Brown and Company, 1942 (Aug 1942). Pictorial green cloth in color pictorial dust jacket which is age-toned and lightly chipped at spine ends, price intact (1.75). A story told by Forester to his young son at dinner time as a way to get the child to eat because he was heart-sick for his absent mother. The story is about a little boy who finds a dragon and brings him home. Robert Lawson created great b&w pictures for the tale, appearing as full page as well has textual and chapter heads. This was Forester's first book for children and it is very difficult to find in the first edition; desirable both for the text as well as Lawson's artwork.. Stated First Edition (American). Pictorial Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Robert Lawson. 8vo.
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The Friend of Youth Being a sequel To the children’s friend and like that work consisting of...
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London: Hookham New Bond Street , 1787. fFull leather.. Very Good. C.R.Ryley. 12 volumes bound in six. Each book starts with a copper engraving by C.R.Ryley, engraved by Skelton. Complete. Bound in period full leather with red labels, with plain end papers. Inscribed in ink by ‘Henry Monkton’. In excellent condition. Berquin (1747-1791) specialized in writing childhood literature, this was unusual in this period. His children's books enjoyed great popularity and were often reprinted throughout the nineteenth century in many languages. Percy Muir lists the first English translation ‘L’Ami des Enfants…’ (1782-3) being published in 1786 in 24 volumes. This was printed a year later. The British Library does have a later copy of this edition. Provenance : Property from the estate of the late Lady King of Wartnaby.
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The Peacock at Home:A Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball
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The Peacock at Home:A Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball

by DORSET, CATHERINE

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London: J.Harris Successor to E.Newberry, 1808. Paperback. Good. Decorative printed card wraps and 16pp. Illustrated with 6 hand coloured full page copper engravings after Mulready, printed on one side only, as issued. Rear cover advertises 6 other Harris publications. Cover very worn; some light foxing throughout; most corners have old folds; cover and frontis are missing a small lower corner and most pages have overall light folds/creasing through handling. A good copy only.Original Wraps. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Mulready.. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall.
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A New History of England; from the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the beginning of the year...
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A New History of England; from the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the beginning of the year MDCCXCIV. / Adorned with cuts of all the kings and queens since the Norman Conquest

by NEWBERY, JOHN [ATTRIBUTED]

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London: Darton and Harvey,, 1797. Hardcover. Very Good. 16mo. 120pp. Illustrated withthirty wood engraved portraits, full length, of monarchs in the text. Bound in original Dutch patterend boards, shaken and defective to the spine, but a clean complete copy. This was the last of the 18th Century editions of this popular illustrated history book for children first issued under this title by Newbery in 1759, subsequent editins brought up to date, this one down to 1794 only. Scarce.
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The Renowned History of Primrose Prettyface. Who by her Sweetness of Temper, & Love Of...
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The Renowned History of Primrose Prettyface. Who by her Sweetness of Temper, & Love Of Learning, was raised from being the Daughter of a poor Cottager, to great Riches, and the Dignity of Lady of the Manor

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London: J Marshall & Co An exceptionally rare early copy of this scarce story for children. Undated but circa 1788. First published in 1781, there is only one copy of the first edition noted. This copy is classed as 'fair' because there is wear to the binding; there is stain to the page edges and side margin; and the frontispiece is supplied in facsimile (although, worryingly, it is not that easy to tell). In the original dutch floral boards with a new matching cloth spine, and cloth case for preservation. There is a signature - Miss C Darell August 1789 to the front pastedown. New free endpapers. Engraved title page states that the book was priced at 6d in gift paper, 9d bound in Red. With 31 woodcuts in the text (in addition to the frontispiece) - the woodcut on p74 shows Lady Worthy weeping - further evidence that this is a very early edition. 88 pp plus 4 pp of advertisements at the rear and an advert for the Juvenile Magazine on the rear pastedown. Other than the stain mentioned… Read More
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Poo-Poo and the Dragons

Poo-Poo and the Dragons

by Forester, C. S.; Illustrated By Robert Lawson

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Boston: Little Brown and Company, 1942 (Aug 1942). Pictorial green cloth in color pictorial dust jacket which is age-toned and lightly chipped at spine ends, price intact (1.75). A story told by Forester to his young son at dinner time as a way to get the child to eat because he was heart-sick for his absent mother. The story is about a little boy who finds a dragon and brings him home. Robert Lawson created great b&w pictures for the tale, appearing as full page as well has textual and chapter heads. This was Forester's first book for children and it is very difficult to find in the first edition; desirable both for the text as well as Lawson's artwork.. Stated First Edition (American). Pictorial Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Robert Lawson. 8vo.
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The Friend of Youth Being a sequel To the children’s friend and like that work consisting of...
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London: Hookham New Bond Street , 1787. fFull leather.. Very Good. C.R.Ryley. 12 volumes bound in six. Each book starts with a copper engraving by C.R.Ryley, engraved by Skelton. Complete. Bound in period full leather with red labels, with plain end papers. Inscribed in ink by ‘Henry Monkton’. In excellent condition. Berquin (1747-1791) specialized in writing childhood literature, this was unusual in this period. His children's books enjoyed great popularity and were often reprinted throughout the nineteenth century in many languages. Percy Muir lists the first English translation ‘L’Ami des Enfants…’ (1782-3) being published in 1786 in 24 volumes. This was printed a year later. The British Library does have a later copy of this edition. Provenance : Property from the estate of the late Lady King of Wartnaby.
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The Peacock at Home:A Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball
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The Peacock at Home:A Sequel to the Butterfly's Ball

by DORSET, CATHERINE

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London: J.Harris Successor to E.Newberry, 1808. Paperback. Good. Decorative printed card wraps and 16pp. Illustrated with 6 hand coloured full page copper engravings after Mulready, printed on one side only, as issued. Rear cover advertises 6 other Harris publications. Cover very worn; some light foxing throughout; most corners have old folds; cover and frontis are missing a small lower corner and most pages have overall light folds/creasing through handling. A good copy only.Original Wraps. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Mulready.. 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall.
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A New History of England; from the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the beginning of the year...
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A New History of England; from the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the beginning of the year MDCCXCIV. / Adorned with cuts of all the kings and queens since the Norman Conquest

by NEWBERY, JOHN [ATTRIBUTED]

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London: Darton and Harvey,, 1797. Hardcover. Very Good. 16mo. 120pp. Illustrated withthirty wood engraved portraits, full length, of monarchs in the text. Bound in original Dutch patterend boards, shaken and defective to the spine, but a clean complete copy. This was the last of the 18th Century editions of this popular illustrated history book for children first issued under this title by Newbery in 1759, subsequent editins brought up to date, this one down to 1794 only. Scarce.
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The Renowned History of Primrose Prettyface. Who by her Sweetness of Temper, & Love Of...
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The Renowned History of Primrose Prettyface. Who by her Sweetness of Temper, & Love Of Learning, was raised from being the Daughter of a poor Cottager, to great Riches, and the Dignity of Lady of the Manor

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London: J Marshall & Co An exceptionally rare early copy of this scarce story for children. Undated but circa 1788. First published in 1781, there is only one copy of the first edition noted. This copy is classed as 'fair' because there is wear to the binding; there is stain to the page edges and side margin; and the frontispiece is supplied in facsimile (although, worryingly, it is not that easy to tell). In the original dutch floral boards with a new matching cloth spine, and cloth case for preservation. There is a signature - Miss C Darell August 1789 to the front pastedown. New free endpapers. Engraved title page states that the book was priced at 6d in gift paper, 9d bound in Red. With 31 woodcuts in the text (in addition to the frontispiece) - the woodcut on p74 shows Lady Worthy weeping - further evidence that this is a very early edition. 88 pp plus 4 pp of advertisements at the rear and an advert for the Juvenile Magazine on the rear pastedown. Other than the stain mentioned… Read More
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A "Jamboree" of Laughter. From a Boy Scout's Diary.
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A "Jamboree" of Laughter. From a Boy Scout's Diary.

by W Heath Robinson

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London: A V N Jones & Co., 1910. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Not dated, circa 1910. Unpaginated. Very scarce copy. Brown paper covers which are rubbed, stained with moderate wear and chipping to extremities. Rear cover has advert for BLACKBIRD FOUNTAIN PEN. Has red circular sticker to front cover for Prince of Wales Imperial Fund. Raffles Bookstore Norfolk All orders normally dispatched within one working day. We will gladly supply further images or more information if required. Discounts available for multiple orders
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America's Stamps

America's Stamps

by Petersham, Maud and Miska

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New York: Macmillan, 1947 (1947). Pictorial blue cloth boards in a color pictorial dust jacket which is chipped and worn. A history of American stamps with full page color illustrations and other textual illustrations by the Petershams as well as images of American stamps throughout. . First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Near Fine/Good. Illus. by Maud and Miska Petersham. 4to.
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BOBBSEY TWINS PAPER DOLLS

BOBBSEY TWINS PAPER DOLLS

by Samuel Lowe

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Kenosha, WI: Samuel Lowe Company. N.D.. Softcover. Very Good- with no dust jacket; Wear at edges. Scratches on front cover, small piece missing at corner on back cover, dolls are unpunched but loose ; Clothing is uncut. Original not a reproduction. ; Color Illustrations; Unpaginated pages .
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American Picturebooks from Noah's Ark to The Beast Within

American Picturebooks from Noah's Ark to The Beast Within

by Bader, Barbara

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New York: Macmillan (1976). Brown cloth in dust jacket with small edge nick. A fresh clean copy of one of the most oft cited reference works dedicated to American picturebooks.. First Printing. Fine/Near Fine. Thick 4to.
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A Second Treasury of the World's Greatest Fairy Tales
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A Second Treasury of the World's Greatest Fairy Tales

by Helen Hyman, adapted by

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Danbury Press/Grolier Enterprises, 1972. Hardcover. Very Good/Good +. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Presumed First American Edition, also published in Italy in 1972. Book Condition: Very Good. Dust jacket Condition: Good + or Very Good -. Sturdy book with durable, glossy coated covers. 287 pp. No remainder mark. Clean with no writing. Numerous colorful illustrations. Panels in great condition. Moderate spine head bumping with spine tail lines. Jacket's original corner price intact. Jacket has spine head bumping, spine tail lines, one mended tear approximately 1.5" and one 1" open tear. Edge creasing and back cover scratching. Small light circle indent and some light back cover sunning. Summary: Fourteen fairy tales in large print with captivating illustrations, including the lesser known tales such as The Little Goldfish, The Seven Ravens, and The Three Hairs of the Ogre.
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Fairy Tale Sampler
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Fairy Tale Sampler

by Fairy Tales. Muir, Kirby (Arranged by); Lamont, Violet (Illus)

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Chicago: Ziff-Davis (1947). Illustrated boards with light shelf wear, small abrasion on endpaper, in matching dust jacket with minor wear, child's sticker over jacket price. A selection of familiar fairy tales, arranged for bedtime reading and illustrated in b&w and full color by Violet LaMont. Scarce.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by Violet LaMont. 4to.
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Betty Fairy Book

Betty Fairy Book

by Price, Margaret Evans (Illus); Flint, Helen (Auth)

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Rochester: Stecher Litho Co., 1915 Color illustrated stiff paper wraps, some chipping to spine and light surface wear, insect damage at the top of book, but a clean and bright copy. Verses illustrated in duotone or full color in a charming fashion by Margaret Evans Price.. Very Good/No Jacket. Narrow Folio.
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Chicky-Chick-Chick

Chicky-Chick-Chick

by Swan, Kay; Illustrated By Alice Dennis

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New York: Stoll Edwards, 1929 Illustrated boards with die-cut bars of a chicken coop, slight rubbing at extremities; matching dust jacket also with die-cut section, a few tape mends and middle bar of chicken coop is missing from DJ, but the dust jacket is very scarce. A wonderfully produced book with bright color illustrations and decorative borders in black and yellow. . First Edition. Illustrated Boards. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Alice Dennis. 4to.
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LITTLE BEAR

LITTLE BEAR

by Minarik, Else Holmelund

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New York NY: Harper & Row. 1957. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; DJ is worn at edges. DJ flap clipped. Previous owner's name. ; I Can Read; 63 pages .
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Wonder-Land Stories
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Wonder-Land Stories

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New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1897. Hardcover. Very Good -. Approx. [72] p.: many full-page chromolithographed illustrations and in-text line drawings; 24 cm. Red cloth spine with chromolithographed paper over boards. Front cover illustration is of Aladdin; back cover is grey. Cover title and imprint dated 1897. First page has title "Wonderland Stories" with undated imprint. Former owner's artistic inscription on front fixed endpaper: Howard G.B. Page 1897. Contents: Aladdin or the Wonderful Lamp -- Robinson Crusoe -- Rip Van Winkle -- The Story of Robin Hood -- Ali Baba or the Forty Thieves -- Jack the Giant Killer. In Very Good- Condition: edges rubbed; minor loss of paper at head of front joint; lower corner of front cover bent; cover is lightly soiled; light finger soiling along some fore-edges; otherwise, page are clean and tight, illustrations are bright.
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