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LIGHTNING BENEATH THE SEA: The Story of the Atlantic Cable

LIGHTNING BENEATH THE SEA: The Story of the Atlantic Cable

by Carter, Samuel III.

Condition
Used - Fine in illustrated boards in a very good dust jacket with some short closed tears.\.
Jacket Condition
illustrated boards in a very good
Published
(1969)
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
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New York:: Putnam,, (1969). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in illustrated boards in a very good dust jacket with some short closed tears.\.. First edition. A vivid and sometimes humorous account of the laying of the trans-Atlantic cable in the mid-19th century, written for older children. A title in the Paths of Progress series. Illustrated with photographs,… Read more about this item
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THE TEMPTATION OF WILFRED MALACHEY: Goblin Tales.

THE TEMPTATION OF WILFRED MALACHEY: Goblin Tales.

by Buckley, William F., Jr.

Condition
Used - Very near fine in near fine dust jacket (sunning to spine of dj)
Jacket Condition
near fine
Published
(1985)
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
ISBN
9780894809231
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$18.50

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New York:: Workman Publishing, , (1985). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in near fine dust jacket (sunning to spine of dj) . First printing. Buckley's first book for children, a fantasy which is part of the Goblin Tales series. Illustrated by John Gurney. "The subdued colors in Gurney's pictures reflect the dark doings set… Read more about this item
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ARIADNE, AWAKE!

ARIADNE, AWAKE!

by Orgel, Doris; illustrated by Barry Moser.

Condition
Used - Fine in fine dust jacket (remainder mark)
Jacket Condition
fine
Published
(1994)
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
ISBN
9780670851584
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New York:: Viking,, (1994). Hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket (remainder mark). First printing. A retelling of the ancient myth of Minos of Crete, his daughter Ariadne, princess of Crete, the young Athenian Theseus and the labyrinth of the monstrous Minotaur, illustrated throughout with striking full page watercolor paintings by Barry Moser. Large format.… Read more about this item
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RESCUE ON THE OREGON TRAIL:  Ranger in Time.

RESCUE ON THE OREGON TRAIL: Ranger in Time.

by Messner, Kate.

Condition
Used - Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.
Published
(2015)
Binding
First edition -
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$14.50

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New York:: Scholastic,, (2015). First edition -. Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers.. Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) The first book in the 'Ranger in Time' series, easy to read chapter books featuring a "time-traveling golden retriever who has a nose for trouble . . . and always saves the day! Ranger has been trained as… Read more about this item
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THE SAVAGE.

THE SAVAGE.

by Almond, David; Dave McKean, illustrator.

Condition
Used - Fine in illustrated wrappers.
Published
(2008)
Binding
First edition -
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Cambridge, MA:: Candlewick Press, , (2008). First edition -. Fine in illustrated wrappers.. Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) A powerful collaboration between this award winning children's author and world-reknowned artist. "A story-within-the-story that explores the means of handling grief -after Blue Bakers father dies, his school counselor tries to get him to write down and… Read more about this item
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THE ROYAL BOOK OF OZ (#15)

THE ROYAL BOOK OF OZ (#15)

by [Baum, L. Frank] Thompson, Ruth Plumly

Condition
Used - Very good (minor wear to covers)
Published
(1985)
Binding
First edition -
ISBN
9780345315847
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New York:: Del Rey / Ballantine, , (1985). First edition -. Very good (minor wear to covers). First thus, a small trade paperback. The 15th book in this series founded on and continuing the famous Oz stories by Baum. When this book was originally published in 1921, it was presented as compiled from notes left by… Read more about this item
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LITTLE WIZARD STORIES OF OZ.

LITTLE WIZARD STORIES OF OZ.

by Baum, L. Frank; Michael Patrick Hearn, introduction.

Condition
Used - Very near fine in red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine in a fine dustjacket (corners slightly bumped).
Jacket Condition
red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine in a fine
Published
(1985)
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
ISBN
9780805240054
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$27.50

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New York:: Schocken Books,, (1985). Hardcover first edition -. Very near fine in red cloth with gilt lettering on the spine in a fine dustjacket (corners slightly bumped).. First thus. Back in print after more than 40 years, this is a collection of light-hearted Oz stories, written for younger children, none of which appeared in Baum's… Read more about this item
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THE BOY IN THE GARDEN.

THE BOY IN THE GARDEN.

by Say, Allen.

Condition
Used - Near fine in near fine dust jacket (gift inscription)
Jacket Condition
near fine
Published
2010.
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
ISBN
9780547214108
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$19.50

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Boston:: Houghton Mifflin,, 2010.. Hardcover first edition -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket (gift inscription). First printing. A boy dreams about a story told him by his mother about a crane which turns into a woman, and the boundaries between reality and dreams fade. Illustrated in full color by this Caldecott winning artist. Large format.… Read more about this item
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WALT DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
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WALT DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

by Scieszka, Jon; Mary Blair (1911-1978), illustrator.

Condition
Used - Fine in plain white wrappers with an illustrated dust jacket. .
Jacket Condition
plain white wrappers with an illustrated
Published
(2016)
Binding
SIGNED first edition -
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$34.50

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New York:: Disney Press,, (2016). SIGNED first edition -. Fine in plain white wrappers with an illustrated dust jacket. .. Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) A lively and humorous but streamlined retelling of this classic story, following closely to the plot of the Walt Disney movie. Illustrated by Mary Blair who during her 34 years… Read more about this item
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MANANALAND.
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MANANALAND.

by Ryan, Pam Munoz.

Condition
Used - Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers. An uncommon advance copy.
Published
2020.
Binding
SIGNED first edition -
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$25.00

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New York:: Scholastic,, 2020.. SIGNED first edition -. Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers. An uncommon advance copy. . Advance Reading Copy (trade paperback format. ) Novel for older children by this award-winning writer, the story of a 12 year old boy trying to determine the story of his family - "an enthralling fantasy that quietly shows us… Read more about this item
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$25.00
THE PALOMINO BOY.

THE PALOMINO BOY.

by Emblen, Don (1918-2009) and Betty Emblen. Illustrated by Lynd Ward.

Condition
Used - Very good in blue-green cloth with black lettering on the spine, small illustration on front cover (corners slightly bumped, but
Jacket Condition
blue-green cloth with black lettering on the spine, small illustration on front cover (corners slightly bumped, but a tight, cle
Published
1948.
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
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$30.00

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New York:: The Viking Press,, 1948.. Hardcover first edition -. Very good in blue-green cloth with black lettering on the spine, small illustration on front cover (corners slightly bumped, but a tight, clean copy) , no dust jacket. . First printing. A very early, and now hard to find, book for children written by Don Emblen and… Read more about this item
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$30.00
PENGUIN AND PENELOPE.
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PENGUIN AND PENELOPE.

by Yoon, Salina.

Condition
Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.)
Jacket Condition
fine
Published
(2022)
Binding
SIGNED hardcover first edition -
ISBN
9781681193441
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$31.50

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New York:: Bloomsbury Children's Books,, (2022). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in a fine dust jacket (as new.). First printing. The story of an unlikely friendship between Penguin and the little elephant Penelope whom he finds stuck in a marsh, and helps her find her herd again. Illustrated by the author in vibrant full color including a… Read more about this item
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THE BIRTHDAY BALL

THE BIRTHDAY BALL

by Lowry, Lois; illustrated by Jules Feiffer.

Condition
Used - Near fine in near fine dust jacket.
Jacket Condition
near fine
Published
2010.
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
ISBN
9780547238692
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$23.50

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Boston:: Houghton Mifflin,, 2010.. Hardcover first edition -. Near fine in near fine dust jacket.. First printing. An updated fairy tale by this Newbery award winning author. Princess Patricia Priscilla is not looking forward to her 16th birthday ball when she will be expected to chose among three unappealing suitors. When she swaps with her… Read more about this item
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THE MAGIC FISHBONE or Romance from the Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird (Aged Seven).

THE MAGIC FISHBONE or Romance from the Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird (Aged Seven).

by Dickens, Charles; Louis Slobodkin, illustrator.

Condition
Used - Very good in illustrated yellow boards (some darkening to edges of back cover, wear to corner), no dust jacket.
Jacket Condition
illustrated yellow boards (some darkening to edges of back cover, wear to corner), no
Published
(1983)
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
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$20.00

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New York:: The Vanguard Press,, (1983). Hardcover first edition -. Very good in illustrated yellow boards (some darkening to edges of back cover, wear to corner), no dust jacket.. First thus. Charming story by Dickens, illustrated in both full color and black and white by Caldecott award winner Louis Slobodkin. Large format.
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$20.00
WHICHAWAY.

WHICHAWAY.

by Swarthout, Glendon and Kathryn. Illustrated by Richard M. Powers

Condition
Used - Very good in a rather ppor dust jacket. (previous owner's name on front endpaper, rubbing, tears and chips to the dj)
Jacket Condition
rather ppor
Published
(1966)
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
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New York:: Random House,, (1966). Hardcover first edition -. Very good in a rather ppor dust jacket. (previous owner's name on front endpaper, rubbing, tears and chips to the dj) . First printing. The second collaboration between this husband and wife on a book for older children. Set on a vast Arizona ranch in 1923, this is… Read more about this item
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FABLES OF AESOP: Altemus Young People's Library.

FABLES OF AESOP: Altemus Young People's Library.

by Aesop.

Condition
Used - Very good in beige illustrated boards (some offsetting to endpapers, binding sturdy and attractive, contents clean)
Published
(ca 1902 or later, c 1899)
Binding
Hardcover -
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$33.50

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Philadelphia:: Henry Altemus Company,, (ca 1902 or later, c 1899) . Hardcover -. Very good in beige illustrated boards (some offsetting to endpapers, binding sturdy and attractive, contents clean). Early printing. Compiled from the most accepted sources, with 60 illustration. Spine design used in Format 3 issued from 1902 to 1923. Small format. 160 pp plus 16 pp… Read more about this item
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UNCLE TOM'S CABIN or LIFE AMONG THE LOWLY.

UNCLE TOM'S CABIN or LIFE AMONG THE LOWLY.

by Stowe, Harriet Beecher.

Condition
Used - Fair condition only in tan boards with illustration on front cover - fraying to sides of spine, other wear to covers, some foxin
Published
1900.
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
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Philadelphia:: Henry Altemus Company,, 1900.. Hardcover first edition -. Fair condition only in tan boards with illustration on front cover - fraying to sides of spine, other wear to covers, some foxing to preliminary pages, front hinge cracking.i. First thus. A title in the Young People's Library (Format 2), the classic anti-slavery novel "Arranged For Young Readers."… Read more about this item
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SWALLOW & AMAZONS.

SWALLOW & AMAZONS.

by Ransome, Arthur (1884 - 1967)

Condition
Used - Fine in illustrated wrappers.
Published
(1992)
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$15.00

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Boston:: David R. Godine, Publisher, , (1992). Fine in illustrated wrappers.. Trade paperback. The first book in this classic series of children's adventure stories, set in England's Lake Country in the years between the World Wars. The four Walker children from London, staying at a lakeside farm during the school holidays. They have a dinghy named Swallow,… Read more about this item
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$15.00
THUNDER CAKE.
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THUNDER CAKE.

by Polacco, Patricia

Condition
Used - Fine in fine dust jacket.
Jacket Condition
fine
Published
(1990)
Binding
SIGNED hardcover first edition -
ISBN
9780399222313
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$65.00

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New York:: Philomel Books,, (1990). SIGNED hardcover first edition -. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing. A grandmother finds a way to dispel a child's fear of thunderstorms. Illustrated by the author. Includes the recipe for 'thunder cake.' INSCRIBED on the title page with a small drawing by Polacco and dated in the year… Read more about this item
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$65.00
SUNNY CREST FARMYARD.

SUNNY CREST FARMYARD.

by Buchanan, Fannie R. (Pictures by Clarence Biers)

Condition
Used - Very good minus overall condition - a bit of fraying to the cloth at the ends of the spine, short tears to several pages at the
Published
(1925.)
Binding
Hardcover first edition -
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$45.00

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Chicago:: Rand McNally & Company, , (1925.). Hardcover first edition -. Very good minus overall condition - a bit of fraying to the cloth at the ends of the spine, short tears to several pages at the bottom near the gutter. . First edition. Four gently humorous tales set in the Sunny Crest Farmyard - feauturing a red… Read more about this item
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$45.00