Search Results: Children's Picture Books from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Crown Publishers, 1990. Hardcover First Edition (1990), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1990), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of cocking to the binding and this is a REMAINDER, showing a mark at the bottom edge of the text block; the outside edge shows some very faint creasing (appears to be a production flaw); else flawless; the binding remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text.. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the noted flaws only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. 'As New'. NOT a… Read More

New York, NY Greenwillow Books, 1992. Hardcover First Edition [1992]; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Good+ DJ: The Book shows indications of careful use: minor wear to extremities, but there are some tooth marks and a tiny gouge at the top edge of the front panel near the corner tip; a single tooth mark at the same spot in the rear panel; the binding remains square and secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. The DJ shows moderate wear to the head and heel of the backstrip and a 3" closed tear at the top of the front hinge which has been inexpertly repaired with cellophane tape; else only mild rubbing; the price has not been clipped. Overall, remains a flawed, but still handsome copy in a flawed, mildly worn, but still intact DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.2 x 8.3 x 0.35 inches). Weight: 12.9 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

Cambridge, MA Candlewick Press, 2007. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED TWICE BY AUTHOR. DRAWING ACCOMPANIES ONE OF THE SIGNATURES. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. Oblong 8vo. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Intercourse, PA Good Books, 1993. Hardcover First Edition [1993], unstated, in accordance with the publisher's customary practice. First Edition [1993], unstated, in accordance with the publisher's customary practice. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows just a touch of wear to the extremities; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. Virtually 'As New. The DJ shows mild rubbing only; else flawless; the price is unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Squarish 8vo. (9.4 x 9.3 x 0.3 inches). Unpaginated. Illustrated by Cheryl Benner. Weight: 12.8 ounces. Hardback with DJ. Rhyming text follows two Amish children through the four seasons as they ice skate on a frozen winter pond, can peaches in summer, and pursue other activities.

New York, NY William Morrow , 1981. Hardcover First Edition (1981), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with William Morrow's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1981), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with William Morrow's customary practice at the time of publication. The binding is reiforced for library use but is not an ex-library copy. Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows some soiling to the upper front… Read More

Akron, OH The Saalfield Publishing Company, 1929. Hardcover First Edition (1929), unstated, but implied by the fact that no subsequent printings are noted. First Edition (1929), unstated, but implied by the fact that no subsequent printings are noted. Good+: Shows moderate use: considerable rubbing to the corner tips and some loss to same at the head and heel of the backstrip; a small patch of superficial scuffing at the lower corner of the front panel, where it appears that a sticker has been removed. The binding is square and remains secure; the text is clean, but there is a former owner's short gift inscription, dated 1931, at the upper corner of the front flyleaf. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A lightly used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and minor cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 7 x 0.3 inches). Illustrated in Color and Black… Read More

New York, NY Philomel Books, 1994. Hardcover First Edition [1994]; First Printing, so stated. First Edition [1994]; First Printing, so stated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: The Book shows indications of light use: light wear to the corner tips; superficial indentation in pattern to rear panel. The binding remains square and quite secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows the same indentations at rear panel as does the book ; light foxing to inside front panel; lightly worn at top edge and at the heel of the spine; the price is intact. No longer pristine, but remains bright and tightly bound in a mildly worn, but intact DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Square 8vo. Hardback with DJ. Kindergarten-Grade 2-Locker, well known for his atmospheric landscapes, has created a romantic and somewhat mystical vignette. One evening, a young girl hears a strange sound that beckons her. Following it into the hills, she comes upon an elderly bagpiper and listens to him play until the sun sets. Later… Read More

New York, NY Dover Publications, 1966. Paperback Reprint Edition [1966]. The original edition was published in 1890. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; very faint sunning to the orange background field of the backstrip (the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible); the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches). xi, 144 pages. Weight: 10.6 ounces. Reprint Edition [1966]. The original edition was published in 1890. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY G.P. Putnam & Sons, 1992. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1992); First Printing, so stated, and also indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1992); First Printing, so stated, and also indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows very mild bump to the heel of the backstrip, which has caused a small faint wrinkle; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single, very minor flaw. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a small, mild scuff at the lower corner of the front panel; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.3 x 8.95 x 0.4 inches). 32 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15.8 ounces. Age Range: 2 - 6 years.Hardback… Read More

New York, NY Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1990. Hardcover First Edition [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. First Edition [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a thin line of sun blanching at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.3 x 9 x 0.45 inches). 31 pages. Illustrated by the author in color. Decorated Endpapers. Age Range: 8 and up. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 2 ounces. Hardback with DJ.  

New York, NY HarperCollins, 2001. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. SIGNED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR, Paul Zelinsky. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use. Light wear at lower extremities. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Folio. 40pp. Illustrated by Paul Zelinsky. Hardcover: pictorial laminate boards; lacks dustwrapper. SIGNED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR.

New York, NY Thames & Hudson, 1994. Paperback Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the corner tips; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a couple of very minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. Clean and crisp throughout; bright pages. Binding is tight. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (8.25 x 11.5 x 0.01 inches). 16 pages.Illustrated with drawings by Patricia Hansom. Language: English. Weight: 3.6 ounces. Trade Paperback. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

New York, NY Random House, 1991. Hardcover First Edition (1991); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1991); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the lamination; several pages have tears which have been carefully tape repaired; two pages show a crease at the bottom corner. The binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, shows mild wear and several flaws of varying severity. Remains close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.8 x 9.1 x 0.35 inches). unpaginated (about 32pp). Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces. Hardback: Pictorial Laminate Boards.

New York, NY Random House, 1991. Hardcover First Edition (1991); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1991); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.8 x 9.1 x 0.35 inches). unpaginated (about 32pp). Language: English. Weight: 15 ounces. Hardback: Pictorial Laminate Boards.

San Francisco, CA Black Bart Books, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (1998); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. 8vo. (9.75 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches). Language: English. Weight: 6.1 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

New York, NY Clarkson N. Potter, 1986. Hardcover First Edition USA (1986), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Printed in England by Walker Books. Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only a tick of wear to the lower corner tips; this is a REMAINDER, showing a mark at the top edge of the text block; a former owner's gift inscription at the half-title page; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows some scuffing near the upper corner of the front panel and a hint of rubbing at the lower corner of same and a very faint wrinkle at the top of the front hinge; else flawless; the price has not been clipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.75 x 9.15 x 0.5 inches). 36 pages. Retold from the French by Anne Carter, who has provided a Postscript. Illustrated with paintings in color by Binette Schroeder. Language: English. Weight: 11.5 ounces. First… Read More

New York, NY G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1939. Hardcover First Edition (1939), unstated, in accordance with G.P. Putnam's Sons customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1939), unstated, in accordance with G.P. Putnam's Sons customary practice at the time of publication. Good: Shows significant indications of use: the green background field of the backstrip shows heavy sunning (the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible). The binding shows slight lean; considerable wear to the head and heel of the backstrip, with the head showing some loss to the exterior cloth to chipping; moderate soiling and rubbing to the front panel, which also shows scant, faint crayon work near the title. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. former bookseller's partially-removed pastedown label at the lower corner of the rear pastedown endpaper. Else, free of any other ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A moderately… Read More

New York, NY Charles Scribner's Sons, 1983. Hardcover First Edition [1983]; Fourth Printing. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, like--new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities with a tiny nick at the top edge of the rear panel and several small stains at the outside edges of the panels; mild rubbing to same and a few smudges; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Remains clean and intact; not perfect, but quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (8.25 x 10.25 x 0.3 inches). 32 pages. Illustrated in Color by Ronald Himler. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

Los Altos, CA Owl's House Press, 1998. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good: shows only minor indications of use. Mild rubbing at heel of backstrip; head of backstrip shows lignt bumping, as do the outside edges of both panels. Binding shows slight lean, but remains secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. Oblong 8vo. HBK: Pictorial Laminate Boards. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR.

Carmel, CA Hampton-Brown, 1983. Paperback Reprint (1983), First Printing Thus. Near Fine in Wraps: a couple of very faint creases near the lower corner of the front panel; a couple of superficial indentations to the middle of the front panel; else flawless; the stapled binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (8.1 x 10.1 x 0.1 inches). 32 pages. Illustrated in Color by Giulio Maestro. Language: English. Weight: 3.8 ounces. Reprint (1983), First Printing Thus. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.