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New York: Frederick A Stokes, 1889 Unpaginated. Illustrated boards with pale green cloth spine, some light rubbing to covers, edges & light corner wear. Interior is very clean, modest browning at page edges though not brittle. Sweet verse illustrated with 4 charming color plates from watercolors by Maud Humphrey as well as smaller monotints. Nice copy of an early Humphrey title. . First Edition. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Maud Humphrey. Small 4to.
Puss in Boots (Young Folks Series) by Fairy Tales. Illustrated By R. Andre - 1888
by Fairy Tales. Illustrated By R. Andre
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Puss in Boots (Young Folks Series)
by Fairy Tales. Illustrated By R. Andre
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New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1888 Pictorial boards with cloth spine, each page mounted on thick board, previous owners reinforced corners with cloth tape, foxing to text pages, illustrations unmarred, edges worn. The fairy tale of Puss in Boots illustrated by R. Andre in 6 full page color chromolithographs. Necker 1605.55.. Very Good/No Jacket. 4to.
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- Publisher McLoughlin Bros
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1888
- Keywords fairy tales, cats,
- Size 4to
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One Two Three Four
by Humphrey, Maud (Illus); Cone, Helen Gray
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Golden Goblin or The Flying Dutchman, Junior
by Dunham, Curtis; Illustrated By George F. Kerr
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Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company (1906, September). 190 pgs. Green cloth pictorially stamped in gilt, green & red; Light shelfwear and rubbing to base of spine. A beautiful copy of a scarce fantasy in the style of Baum's Oz books. Illustrated with 8 lovely color plates and 39 textual illustrations as well as fabulous color backgrounds to the text. Lovely book.. First Edition. Very Good. Large 8vo.
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Mei Li (Caldecott Medal)
by Handforth, Thomas
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New York: Doubleday Doran & Co., 1938 Orange cloth with gilt titling and Chinese characters on front cover, sunned area at top of spine and along tope edge, internally bright and clean; color pictorial dust jacket is missing a 1.5" piece at top of spine, and at front fold, smaller edge chips. The story of a little Chinese girl and her experiences at the New Year's Fair. Marvelous b&w illustrations throughout give the reader a good sense of fun and offer a glimpse into Chinese culture as it was perceived at that time. The book was published at a time when interest in the Far East was particularly high, so it was met with great critical acclaim and success. Peterson & Solt C4 and Bader pg. 57. Rare Caldecott Award Winner.. Stated First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Thomas Handforth. 4to.
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Admiral's Caravan
by Carryl, Charles E.; Illustrated By Reginald Birch
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New York: Century Co., 1892 Grey cloth pictorially stamped in red, blue and gilt, spine rubbed and sunned, light wear, one page with a short mended tear. An amusing fantasy about a little girl who goes on an unexpected journey and meets odd characters and experiences strange happenings, somewhat reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. Illustrated in b&w by Reginald Birch. A Peter Parley to Penrod title, (see page 96). LOC classifies the book as rare.. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Reginald Birch. 8vo.
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Green Island
by Biddle, George
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New York: Coward McCann, 1930 Green cloth with minor shelf wear; pictorial dust jacket with wear at folds and missing pieces at edges of rear panel. The story of three boys (based on real people known by Biddle) in Tahiti. Illustrated with striking b&w artwork by Biddle. Biddle is an important figure in American art, maybe best known for suggesting the creation of the Works Progress Administration to his friend, FDR. This was his first and only book for children.. First Edition. Near Fine/Good. Royal 8vo.
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One Two Three Four
by Humphrey, Maud (Illus); Cone, Helen Gray
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New York: Frederick A Stokes, 1889 Unpaginated. Illustrated boards with pale green cloth spine, some light rubbing to covers, edges & light corner wear. Interior is very clean, modest browning at page edges though not brittle. Sweet verse illustrated with 4 charming color plates from watercolors by Maud Humphrey as well as smaller monotints. Nice copy of an early Humphrey title. . First Edition. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Maud Humphrey. Small 4to.
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Golden Goblin or The Flying Dutchman, Junior
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Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Company (1906, September). 190 pgs. Green cloth pictorially stamped in gilt, green & red; Light shelfwear and rubbing to base of spine. A beautiful copy of a scarce fantasy in the style of Baum's Oz books. Illustrated with 8 lovely color plates and 39 textual illustrations as well as fabulous color backgrounds to the text. Lovely book.. First Edition. Very Good. Large 8vo.
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Mei Li (Caldecott Medal)
by Handforth, Thomas
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New York: Doubleday Doran & Co., 1938 Orange cloth with gilt titling and Chinese characters on front cover, sunned area at top of spine and along tope edge, internally bright and clean; color pictorial dust jacket is missing a 1.5" piece at top of spine, and at front fold, smaller edge chips. The story of a little Chinese girl and her experiences at the New Year's Fair. Marvelous b&w illustrations throughout give the reader a good sense of fun and offer a glimpse into Chinese culture as it was perceived at that time. The book was published at a time when interest in the Far East was particularly high, so it was met with great critical acclaim and success. Peterson & Solt C4 and Bader pg. 57. Rare Caldecott Award Winner.. Stated First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Thomas Handforth. 4to.
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Admiral's Caravan
by Carryl, Charles E.; Illustrated By Reginald Birch
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New York: Century Co., 1892 Grey cloth pictorially stamped in red, blue and gilt, spine rubbed and sunned, light wear, one page with a short mended tear. An amusing fantasy about a little girl who goes on an unexpected journey and meets odd characters and experiences strange happenings, somewhat reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland. Illustrated in b&w by Reginald Birch. A Peter Parley to Penrod title, (see page 96). LOC classifies the book as rare.. First Edition. Pictorial Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Reginald Birch. 8vo.
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Green Island
by Biddle, George
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New York: Coward McCann, 1930 Green cloth with minor shelf wear; pictorial dust jacket with wear at folds and missing pieces at edges of rear panel. The story of three boys (based on real people known by Biddle) in Tahiti. Illustrated with striking b&w artwork by Biddle. Biddle is an important figure in American art, maybe best known for suggesting the creation of the Works Progress Administration to his friend, FDR. This was his first and only book for children.. First Edition. Near Fine/Good. Royal 8vo.
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Puss in Boots
by Fairy Tales
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New York: Platt & Munk, 1934 Color printed paper wraps. The familiar fairy tale illustrated one every pages, 4 pages in color.. Very Good. Illus. by Eulalie. Square 8vo.
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Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole
by Engle, Joanna
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- 9780394856438 / 0394856430
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Engle, Joanna. Cap'n Kid Goes To The South Pole. A Seaworld Adventure featuring Shamu, the Killer Whale. RARE. Children's Book. Used. Good, clean Condition. Softcover. Stapled binding. Random House copyright 1983. 5 ½ X 5. ISBN 0394856430. Original cover price $1.25.
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Day In and Day Out (The Alice and Jerry Books, Reading Foundation Series)
by Mabel O'Donnell; Alice Carey
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Evanston, Illinois: Row, Peterson and Company, n.d. [copyright 1936]. Hardcover. First Edition, no additional printings listed. First-grade reader in the Alice and Jerry basal reader educational series. Red cloth over boards with blue & yellow titles and illustration of a dog and duckling. Good+. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown, a few penciled notes. Sewn binding is straight and tight. Corners and spine ends bumped. Covers clean and bright. Not from a school or library. See photos. 156 pages with color illustrations on every page. Word list.
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Bob Son of Battle
by Alfred Oliphant
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The story focuses on the rivalry between two sheepdogs and their masters, and chronicles the coming of age of a boy who is caught between them. David M'Adam, the boy, was half-orphaned by the death of his mother, and is left to the care of his father, Adam M'Adam, a sarcastic, angry alcoholic with a few redeeming qualities. M'Adam is the owner of Red Wull, a huge, violent dog who herds his sheep by brute force. Doubleday & McClure, 1899. Hardcover. Condition: vg+. .356 pages Find copy in Dark Blue Boards . copyright Doubleday & McClure (New York), 1889. Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. Rare first edition original 1899 edition by Doubleday and McClure Company New York. Nice copy all on hand laid paper. Deckled edges. Bob Son of Battle by Alfred Ollivant. Copyright 1889. Some browning of pages. In a navy cloth binding. Externally sound. Some shelf wear. Pages are clean and unmarked/,
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Ronny Meets the Cadborosuarus
by Elmay Crow
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Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
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Crow Publishing, Victoria, 1971, 30 pages, 6.5" x 8.5", Near Fine, Comb Bound Softcover. An uncommon self published companion to "Ronny Meets The Sasquatch".
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Bedtime Stories
by Tenggren, Gustaf: Illustrated by
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1978 - 16th printing- vintage Bedtime Stories - Little Red Riding Hood - book: very good - all pages are clean and unmarked - edge wear on boards good for age - pages show some toning at edges - ELEMENT: includes a little red riding hood/big bad wolf as grandma flip doll - doll is professionally sewn with intricate details
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Going To the Doctor (First Experiences Series)
by Fred Rogers
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- 9780399212987 / 0399212981
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Fred Rogers: First Experiences Book Series: Going To the Doctor (1986 1st Ed. 3rd Pr. Thus, G.P. Putnam)RARE in this first hardcover edition. Quite the find. Used. VG/VG condition unclipped dust jacket, printed price $12.95 Mr. Rogers appears on the back dj panel wearing a pale blue sweater. "In this book, real life photos are used to help young people feel more comfortable with interacting with other children and making new friends. A Note From Fred Rogers: A child's first visit with a pediatrician usually comes soon after birth. It may be months or even years later, though, that a child first shows fear about going to see a doctor. The worry of an injection or some other unfamiliar medical procedure can trigger that fear. It can also appear because another family member may be feeling medical anxieties. And, of course, new body awareness and needs for privacy develop naturally in children's early years, so all these feelings can make it very hard for them to let doctors investigate the workings of…
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The Man Who Lost His Head
by Claire Huchet Bishop
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The Man Who Lost His Head. By Claire Huchet Bishop. Viking Press, Copyright Renewed 1970. 16th Impression thus. Exlib. VG/VG unclipped DJ. Original cover price $3.56. Wrap-around blue and white endpapers show a headless man walking past farm animals on his way to the fair to look for his head there. Pages are bright. Now protected in a mylar wrap. A fantasy illustrated by Robert McCloskey, author and illustrator of "Make Way For Ducklings". Summary: "A man wakes up to find that he has no head, so he goes looking for it." Hard title to find.
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The Elephant's Child: Just So Stories Series
by Kipling, Rudyard
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Kipling, Rudyard: The Elephant's Child, Just So Stories Series. 1942 First Edition Thus, Garden City Publishing. Beautifully illustrated by R.F. Rojankovsky. CHILDREN'S BOOK. Story Summary: "Because of his 'satiable curiosity' about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child and all elephants thereafter have long trunks." Used. VG condition/ No DJ included. Unpaged. 7 X 9 1/2
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Lucky You, What Science Has Done For Us
by Leaf, Munro
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Lucky You: What Science Has Done For Us J.B. Lippincott Stated First Edition. SCIENCE. Artfully illustrated by MUNRO LEAF. Good EXLIB in a Good unclipped $2.25 orig. price dust jacket. Last page states: 152 4.
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El Principe Picenin – The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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A special copy of The Little Prince translated into the Venetian (Venetan/Veneto) language, also called dialeto del mar – the dialect of the sea. Included is the bookmark from the bookstore - Libreria Acqua Alta. Great gift for any Little Prince collector. Please see photos for specifics. A portion of all book sales from Babcock & 68th are donated to charity.
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