Search Results: Children-Young Adult (YA) / Illustrated & Picture Books from Gargoyle Books

New York, New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2000. First Thus . Hardcover. As New/As New. Tudor, Tasha. Lovely little book to help children learn to count, with vintage watercolor illustrations throughout by author/illustrator Tasha Tudor. Unpaginated. Orig. published in 1956, this is the second printing of this new edition from Simon & Schuster from 2000 (First, thus). From a single owner collection, both the hardcover book with decorative paper over boards & the matching DJ are in Fine condition: looks & feels Brand New & never opened! Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white & unmarked, colors bright.The unclipped DJ is vividly colored, with no fading or wear. Looks lovely protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Ex act book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific); later orders, Weekends & holidays… Read More

New York, New York: Checkerboard Press, 1956. First Softcover Edition . Soft cover. Very Good+. Tudor, Tasha. Lovely little book to help children learn to count, with vintage watercolor illustrations throughout by author/illustrator Tasha Tudor. Unpaginated. Orig. published in 1956, this is the First softcover edition from the Checkerboard Press, no date, but in the 1970s (ISBN present). Oblong with decorative wrappers, it is in VG+ condition: extremely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, colors bright. A tad pink dye bleed along bottom edge of front cover & very slight rubbing to extremities. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Paris, France: Gauthier-Languereu, 1970. First Thus 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Fujikawa, Gyo. IN FRENCH, this is a lovely collection of 100 short poems & verse adapted by Marcelle Vérité, illustrated on nearly every one of the book's 94 pages, + endpapers & both front & back cover, by Japanese-American artist, Gyo Fukjikawa. Orig. published in 1970 in English as "A Child's Book of Poems,'' this is the First Edition in French, also from 1970. Llarge hardcover quarto (8.25" x 12") is in Near Fine condition: completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, "This Book Belongs To" box in front blank & ready for your child's name! Clear protective thick mylar cover neatly taped inside both front & back covers. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received… Read More

New York, NY: Donald I. Fine, Inc., 1990. First Thus . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Simont, Marc. Charming children's tale that "isn't a parable, a fairy story, or a poem, but a mixture of all three.beautiful.and comic.philosophical and cheery." Illustrations throughout the 124 pages by Marc Simont, including the decorative endpapers. Orig. published in 1957, this is the First Printing of a new edition from 1990 by Donald I. Fine, Inc. (First, thus). Hardcover book has rust colored paper over boards with embossed blue figure & blue lettering to the quarter yellow cloth-wrapped spine. Condition is Fine: completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white & unmarked, colors bright. The price-clipped DJ is equally Fine: bright & colorful with NO fading or edgewear. Nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! P Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1986. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. As New. Yamamoto, Joyce. This second collection of fun songs for young children from Raffi's second 3 records offers 42 songs, in easy-to-read words & music in a large hardcover spiral-bound format that folds & stays open easily! Has piano accompaniment as well as chord charts for guitar & ukulele, in 104 pages. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1986, this oversized hardcover has brightly colored paper-covered boards, in 106 pages with cover design & illustrations throughout by Joyce Yamamoto. Condition is Fine: looks Brand New! Completely clean, binding tight & square; pages white & unmarked, colors bright. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (PST) ship that same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Farrar/Straus/Giroux, 1977. First Edition, 3rd Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Charming children's story about Abel the mouse, stranded on an uninhabited island, who struggles to get back home to his family. Would go on to become a Newbery Honor book (this was too early an edition to have the silver seal). First published in 1976, this is the Third Printing of that FIRST EDITION from 1977. With light blue cloth-covered boards & silver lettering to spine. Condition is Near Fine: very clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white with mild foxing to fore edge. Old gift inscription to half title page. Only other flaw is rubbing to extremities. The unclipped DJ is downgraded to VG+ due to some rubbing with a chip to head of spine & a few other tiny chips to same top edges, short tear with creasing to bottom edge of back cover; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books… Read More

New York, New York: Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1935. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/No Jacket. Author's second book, which she both wrote & illustrated, again set in her native North Carolina, drawing on personal childhood experiences. It portrays 2 white & 2 black siblings who get into mischief together. Though later criticized for the dialect ascribed to the African-American children, the book was praised for its attempt to document Black life in the rural South of the 1930s. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1935, this oblong hardcover 8vo (9" x 11") has light green cloth-covered boards lettered in bright orange to front & spine. Condition is VG+: very clean, binding strong & straight, pages creamy white with very mild tanning. Modest rubbing to extremities, with slight fraying at spine tips & corners. No DJ. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day… Read More

Ann Arbor, Michigan: Sleeping Bear Press, 2001. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. As New/As New. Frankenhuyzen, Gijsbet van. Husband and wife team draw on their many years of working together at animal shelters to write & illustrate this charming story of a very special Great Horned Owl. A First Edition, sixth printing, this hardcover book & DJ are in Fine condition: stored since Brand New! Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white; & unmarked. DJ is equally flawless! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next day.

Akron, Ohio: Saalfield Publishing Company, 1934. First Thus . Hardcover. Fine. DuBois, Jacqueline. Lovely edition, illustrated by Jacqueline Dubois, in this new easy-to-read format. Unpaginated. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing of this edition from 1934 (First, Thus), this slim hardcover is in incredibly Fine condition: very clean, blue cloth-covered spine strong, sewn binding is secure, & So Clean! NO writing, highlighting, or underlining; NOT ugly ex-lib. Only flaw is very slight rubbing to both the top & bottom edges of both boards. Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. All orders processed before 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time) ship Same Day; Weekends & holidays ship next business day.

La Jolla, California: Green Tiger Press, 1978. First Softcover Edition . Soft cover. New. Teeple, Lyn; Teeple, Bill. The British author's final work of fiction for children, this is a magical story about a little girl, Josie, who finds herself unable to run & play while recovering from an illness, which allows her the opportunity to meet the magical people who inhabit her garden through a series of connected stories. In 47 pages, with full-color tipped-in plates throughout + frontispiece & front/back cover illustrations by Lyn & Bill Teeple. Orig. published in hardcover, this is the First Softcover Edition, Second Printing, from the small Green Tiger Press of La Jolla, CA, from 1978. Just removed from its sealed cellophane wrapper to do this listing, it is a Brand New book! Never opened, completely clean & unmarked. Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays… Read More

Boston, Massachusetts: Riverside Press/Houghton Mifflin Company, 1963. First American Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Baynes, Pauline. Collection of verses of Hobbit origin, illustrated throughout the 64 pages with delicate duo- and tri-tone sketches by P. Baynes. Orig. published in Britain in 1961, this is the Fourth Printing (W) of the First American Edition from 1963. With decorative paper-covered boards, this slim hardcover is in Good condition: generally quite clean, pages slightly off-white, with a random spot or smudge. Two stickers from previous owner on ffep, else unmarked. Moderate edgewear all around, heaviest at corners, a few small nicks & chips to both covers, but images are colorful & bright, with no fading. Missing DJ. Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays, Pacific time; later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.

Norwalk, Connecticut: Heritage Press, 1969. First, Thus . Slipcased. Fine. Lawson, Robert. Lovely illustrated "memorial" edition that updates the classic fables, yet maintains their lessons & substance. Orig. published in 1949, this is the 1969 hardcover edition housed in slipcase published by the Heritage Press, set in Caslon type, printed on high-quality antique finished paper. In 130 pages, with pen-and-ink drawings throughout by children's book illustrator Robert Lawson. With brown cloth-covered boards & gilt design & lettering to front & spine, this book is in Fine condition: looks & feels just slightly less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages creamy white & unmarked. Original "Sandglass" insert laid in. Former owner's bookplate inside front cover. Light brown slipcase is Near Fine, downgraded due to two light smudges. Edges crisp & secure. Our photos depict he Exact book you will receive from us,… Read More

New York, New York: MacmillanPublishing Company, 1985. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. McDermott, Gerald. iA "vivid & evocative retelling" of the ancient legend of Aladdin, the magic lamp, & the genie from the "Thousand and One Nights" told by Scheherezade. In 80 pages with brilliant illustrations rendered in watercolors & pastel pencil on bristol board by Caldecott-winning artist Gerald McDermott, who has SIGNED this copy & added a whimsical drawing of the magic lamp above his signature on half-title page. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1985, this hardcover 8vo has a deep blue cloth-wrapped spine lettered in bright gilt with lighter blue paper over the remaining boards. Condition is Near Fine: completely clean & bright save for a few light foxed spots to half title page. Binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked save for old sale stamp to ffep, colors vivid. The unclipped DJ is conservatively downgraded to… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Delacorte Press, 1985. First US Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Collard, Derek. Collection of 21 fairy tales, some favorites, some lesser-known fromm the British Isles, illustrated throughout the 160 pages with enchanting original illustrations by Derek Collard. Orig. published in Britain, this is the FIRST US EDITION, first printing, from 1985. With dark blue cloth-covered boards & gilt lettering to spine, this hardcover book is in Fine condition: just a tad less crisp than Brand New! Completely clean, binding straight & strong, pages white.The unclipped DJ is downgraded to VG due to a dark stain on front cover above author's name & back cover at outer top edge; does not impact book in any way! Otherwise, bright & clean with virtually no edgewear or fading; beautifully protected in new mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" image of books we don't actually have! All orders… Read More

New York, New York: Rand McNally & Co., 2015. Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Dennis, Wesley. Collection of tales about 25 different breeds of horses, each illustrated with the enchanting watercolor drawings of Wesley Dennis throughout the book's 196 pages, along with decorative endpapers. Orig. published in 1951, this is a reprint from Aladdin/Simon & Schuster first published in 2015; this is the third printing. Hardcover small 4to (7.5" x 10') has a sepia brown quarter cloth-wrapped spine with paper of the same color over the remaining boards. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding tight & square, pages white, colors bright. Very mild bumping to corners & spine tips. The unclipped DJ is also Fine: bright & colorful with only a hint of edgewear. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); Weekends… Read More

New York, New York: Rand McNally & Co., 1974. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/No Jacket. Dennis, Wesley. Collection of tales about 25 different breeds of horses, each illustrated with the enchanting watercolor drawings of Wesley Dennis. 109 pages. Orig. published in 1951, this is still a First Edition, but 22nd printing, from 1974, with a personalized bookplate SIGNED by the Author inside front cover. Oversized hardcover book has decorative paper over boards, NO DJ. Condition is Near Fine exceptionally clean & bright, NO fading & extremely minimal edgewear, including mild corner bumping. Binding tight & square, pages white, slight dust dulling to external page edges. A few very slight nicks/rubbed spots to front cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1962. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Banbery, Fred. Another collection of 11 scary tales--these featuring hauntings & ghosts-- by noted mystery/suspense/horror writers especially adapted for this volume for YA readers. In 206 pages, with illustrations throughout text by F. Banbery. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1962, this hardcover small 4to (7" x 10.25") has glossy decorative paper over boards, with matching DJ design. Condition is VG: very clean, binding straight & tight, pages white with just a hint of age-appropriate tanning around edges, but completely unmarked. Slight rubbing to extremities, heavier at both ends of spine & all corners. The price-clipped DJ is also VG, with minor edgewear & small chips all around; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Random House, 1969. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good+. Shilstone, Arthur. Another collection of 10 suspenseful tales of detection by noted mystery/suspense/horror writers especially adapted for this volume for YA readers. In 208 pages, with illustrations throughout text byArthur Shilstone. A First Edition, First Printing from 1969, this large hardcover has glossy decorative paper-over boards, with matching DJ design. Book condition is VG+: extremely clean with 1 small smudge to bottom outside page edges. Binding straight & tight, pages slightly off-white with light foxing to outside edges, but unmarked. Covers glossy, no fading. The unclipped DJ is also VG+, with extremely minor edgewear. Beautifully protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends &… Read More

Watertown, Massachusetts: Charlesbridge Publishing, 1997. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Moore, Cyd. Children's story about two witches, one who tries to help others, & one who uses her powers to create mischief! Illustrated on every page in full color by Cyd Moore. A FIRST EDITION, Third printing, from 1997 (not the newer reprint!), this oversized hardcover has glossy decorative paper over boards with design that matches the DJ. Both are Near Fine: looks & feels nearly Brand New! Only flaw to book is mild foxing to tile page. Else, completely clean & tight, pages white & unmarked. The unclipped DJ is colorful & bright with no edgewear or fading. Only flaw is small 1/4" tear to bottom of front flap. Our photos depict the EXACT book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays, Pacific time; later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very… Read More

New York, New York: Grolier Society, Inc., 1967. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Very Good+. Tenniel, John. An adaptation of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" for younger readers, brought to life with 20 coloured enlargements from John Tenniel's original illustrations. In 64 pages, this is a First Edition, First Printing from 1967. Softcover book has teal paper wrappers with an illustration of Alice holding her pig to front/black lettering to spine. Condition is VG+: very clean, binding strong & straight, NO writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. Only flaws are shallow creasing to both covers & modest rubbing to extremities! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (PST); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.