The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien, 1937 1st Edition, 2nd Impression
George Allen & Unwin, London, 1937
First Edition, Second Impression, 1937 A near fine very clean unrestored copy. More Info »
Madeline And The Gypsies - Ludwig Bemelmans, With Original Drawing of Madeline, Miss Clavel, The Girls and Bemelmans (shown to the front left)
Simon And Schuster, New York 1959.
First edition, First Printing: A spectacular copy with a large full page original highly detailed drawing by Ludwig Bemelmans of Madeline, Miss Clavel, the girls all dressed in their hats and school uniforms, and most unique, Ludwig Bemelmans drew himself to the front of the art, dressed in a santa suit carrying a briefcase labeled with his initials (L.B), and "Propositions". Signed and inscribed by Bemelmans "To Uncle Henry, Here we go again, Ludwig". In the background Bemelmans drew a plane labeled "S.S Payola", the boarding ramp consisting of stairs and a stewardess. An immensely elaborate presentation drawing to Henry Sell, the Editor of Town & Country Magazine in the 1950s. The value of this copy is in the large detailed art and the important association More Info »
The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin Company, 1938
First Edition, First printing, Second State A near fine copy of the FIRST printing, in the second state dated 1938 to the title page with the "sitting elf" playing the flute. (First Printings in the first state have a "bowing elf"). More Info »
Horton Hatches The Egg - Dr. Seuss, With The Original Scarce First Edition, First State Dust Jacket
Random House, New York, 1940
Stated First Edition, First Printing of HORTON HATCHES THE EGG. Near fine First edition book in the extremely scarce original First state unclipped dust jacket. First edition book demonstrated by the statement "FIRST PRINTING" on the copyright page as required for this title. First state jacket demonstrated by having Mayzie on the front panel and the original price of $1.50 on the inside flaps.
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Through The Looking Glass - Lewis Carroll
Macmillan and Co, London, 1872
First edition, First Printing, First State A remarkably clean first printing hardcover with the original red cloth covered boards. First Edition, first issue, with misprint "wade" for "wabe" on page 21.
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Through The Looking Glass - Lewis Carroll
Macmillan and Co, London, 1872
First edition, First Printing, First State A first printing hardcover with the original red cloth covered boards, and the original end papers. First Edition, first issue, with misprint "wade" for "wabe" on page 21.
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The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien, 1958 2nd Edition, 6th Impression
George Allen & Unwin, London, 1958
Second Edition, 6th Impression, 1958: A Fine book in a fine/near fine original dust jacket. More Info »
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland - Lewis Carroll, 13th Thousand
Macmillan and Co, London, 1868
First edition, 1868 (Thirteenth Thousand) Printing A very very early printing, Very Good hardcover with the original red cloth covered boards. More Info »
The Cat In The Hat - Dr. Seuss
Random House, New York 1957.
First edition, First Printing, First State Near fine First edition, First Printing. A handsome copy of this rare book with its original unclipped First State dust jacket.
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A Game of Thrones [A Song of Ice and Fire] - George R.R. Martin, Signed Advanced Readers Copy (ARC)
Bantam Books,1996
First Edition, First Printing of the Advanced Reader Copy Issued Before the First Printing Fine condition book in a Fine soft wrap dust jacket. Signed in the year of publication, SIGNED by George R.R. Martin in vibrant red ink on the title page "To Michael / With Best Regards / George Martin / 9/26/96". First ARC (printed in advance of the first printing), of the first book in the author's acclaimed Game of Thrones series.
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The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien, 1958 2nd Edition, 6th Impression
George Allen & Unwin, London, 1958
Second Edition, 6th Impression, 1958: A near fine book in a near fine dust jacket More Info »
Eric Carle - The Very Hungry Caterpillar, TRUE FIRST PRINTING
World Publishing Company, Inc, 1969
TRUE FIRST Edition, FIRST Printing: A lovely copy of the True Scarce First Printing which was printed in Japan by World Publishing and includes the full number line down to the 1 (the later printings were printed in the United States, and do not have the complete number line down to 1), and with the A3450 code on rear board. More Info »
James And The Giant Peach - Roald Dahl
Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1961
First Edition, First State True First Edition of this title with the requisite bound by H. Wolff, located on the last page in the 'About The Author' Section. Stunning First state dust jacket and near fine crisp beautiful book. More Info »
Brian Froud – Framed Original Signed Drawing of a Faerie
BRIAN FROUD, (ENGLISH 1947-DATE)
SUPERB FAERIE DRAWING RENDED IN GRAPHITE ON CARD STOCK, SIGNED
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Madeline - Ludwig Bemelmans
Simon And Schuster, New York 1939.
First edition, Second Printing Near fine book with the extremely scarce near fine original dust jacket in beautiful condition. More Info »
Ralph Steadman - Teddy! Where Are You? - Signed with a Large Drawing of Teddy by Ralph Steadman
Andersen Press, 1994
Second Printing, Signed by Ralph Steadman who signed, dated and included an original FULL PAGE drawing of "Teddy", the teddy bear in the story. Ralph Steadman does not sell any of his original artwork, as such the value of this piece is his original signed artwork of "Teddy" which covers an entire page. Signed and dated by Ralph Steadman "Ralph Steadman / 25.2.10". The book is in fine condition. More Info »
The Arthur Rackham Fairy Book - Signed & Illustrated by Arthur Rackham
London:George G. Harrap, & Co, 1933
SIGNED limited edition, number 222 of 460 copies numbered and signed by Arthur Rackham Original cream parchment, gilt titles and decoration to spine and front board gilt, top edge gilt, others untrimmed. 9.25" x 6.25". More Info »
A Game Of Thrones (Preview Edition) - George R.R. Martin
HarperCollins/Voyager, London,1996
First Edition, First Printing of the Preview Edition issued simultaneously with the first UK edition Fine/Near Fine condition book, designated by the publisher as the "Collectors' Preview Edition." Perfect-bound illustrated wraps. SIGNED by George R.R. Martin in vibrant black felt tip on the title page “George Martin”. (The brightly colored UK edition from HarperCollins Voyager precedes the US edition from Bantam Books NY.)
First Edition, First Printing of the Preview Edition issued simultaneously with the first UK edition: Fine/Near Fine condition book, designated by the publisher as the "Collectors' Preview Edition." Perfect-bound illustrated wraps. SIGNED by George R.R. Martin in vibrant black felt tip on the title page “George Martin”. More Info »
The Art of Maurice Sendak - Selma Lanes, Signed With An Original Drawing of Rosie by Maurice Sendak
Harry Abrams, New York 1993
SIGNED With a Drawing, Early Printing: Near fine early printing in a very good, illustrated dust jacket SIGNED, DATED AND INSCRIBED BY SENDAK WHO INCLUDED A DRAWING OF ROSIE. Please see detailed images. More Info »
The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader - C.S. Lewis
Geoffrey Bles, London, 1960
First Edition, Third Printing Clean, crisp book with a very good unfaded dust jacket. The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader is the third book in the Narnia fantasy series after The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, and Prince Caspian. More Info »
