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If you’re looking for first edition or rare children’s books online, you’ve come to the right place. Raptis Rare Books is a trusted antiquarian book dealer, and we maintain a wide variety of collectible and antique books. Browse through our entire collection of children’s books here online, use our filters to find the exact book you want then call or email to ask a question about the book or order online today.

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The Story of Ferdinand.

Leaf, Munro. Illustrated By Robert Lawson

The Story of Ferdinand.

New York : The Viking Press, 1936.

First edition of Munro Leaf’s beloved children’s classic. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt stamped to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers,Continue reading "The Story of Ferdinand."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147987

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Homebodies.

Addams, Charles. [Chas Addams]

Homebodies.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1954.

First edition of this classic collection of Addams’ cartoons. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated. Near fin in a near fine dust jacket.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-147272

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We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

Rosen, Michael; Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

London : Walker Books, 1989.

First edition of this modern children’s classic. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers. Lengthily signed by the author opposite the title page, “Michael Rosen We’re NOT going on a bear hunt ok!” Near fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket, inscription to the front pastedown. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Rare and desirable signed.

$4,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147379

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Carle, Eric

The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

New York : Philomel, 1987.

Later printing of Carle’s classic book, which has sold over 30 million copies. Oblong quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Eric Carle on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-147373

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One Fine Day.

Hogrogian, Nonny

One Fine Day.

New York : The Macmillan Company, 1971.

First edition of this classic work, which won the Caldecott Medal in 1972. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by the author with a drawing of a fox on the half-title page, “With pleasure from Nonny Hogrogian.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket with some chips and wear. Also laid in is a 12Continue reading "One Fine Day."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-143374

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Drawn and Quartered.

Addams, Charles. [Chas Addams]

Drawn and Quartered.

New York : Random House, 1942.

First edition of this classic collection of Addams’ cartoons. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated. Near fine in a good price-clipped dust jacket. Foreword by Boris Karloff. Uncommon in this condition.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-147269

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Watership Down.

Adams, Richard

Watership Down.

London : Rex Collings, 1972.

First edition of the author’s first and most beloved work. Octavo, original brown cloth, folding map. Boldly signed the author on the title page, “Yours sincerely Richard Adams.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box by Asprey. An exceptional example, uncommon signed.

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-136602

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Mary Poppins. [AND] Mary Poppins Comes Back.

Travers, P.L

Mary Poppins. [AND] Mary Poppins Comes Back.

New York : Reynal & Hitchcock, 1936.

Later printings of this children’s classic and its sequel. Octavo, two volumes, original cloth, top stain navy blue, illustrated with 27 line cuts and chapter tailpieces by Mary Shepard in Mary Poppins, 44 line cuts and chapter tailpieces in Mary Poppins Comes Back. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper of each volume.Continue reading "Mary Poppins. [AND] Mary Poppins Comes Back."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147246

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Le Chateau de Babar.

Brunhoff, Jean de; [Maurice Sendak]

Le Chateau de Babar.

Paris : Hachette, 1961.

First edition of this winsome children’s story in the original French, from the library of Maurice Sendak. Folio, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, “A Maurice Sendak amicoleures Laurent de Brunhoff,” with a drawing of one of Babar’s children peeking out from behind a gardenerContinue reading "Le Chateau de Babar."

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147137

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Histoire de Babar le petit elephant. [The Story of Babar the Little Elephant].

Brunhoff, Jean de; [Maurice Sendak]

Histoire de Babar le petit elephant. [The Story of Babar the Little Elephant].

Paris : Editions du Jardin des Modes, 1931.

First edition of the first book in de Brunhoff’s Babar the Elephant series in the original French; from the library of Maurice Sendak, although not marked. Folio, original half cloth over pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. In good condition with rubbing to the boards and light toning throughout. Maurice Sendak, author of Where the WildContinue reading "Histoire de Babar le petit elephant. [The Story of Babar the Little Elephant]."

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147153

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Babar and His Children.

Brunhoff, Jean de. [Maurice Sendak]

Babar and His Children.

New York : Random House, 1968.

First American edition of this charming children’s story; from the library of Maurice Sendak, although not marked. Folio, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated. In near fine condition. Translated from the French by Merle Haas. Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, is often hailed as “the Picasso of children’s books.” He hasContinue reading "Babar and His Children."

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-147130

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Lewis Carroll [Charles. L. Dodgson]; Illustrated by Salvador Dali

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

New York : Maecenas Press & Random House, 1969.

Limited illustrated edition of Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s classic, signed by and with twelve illustrations by Salvador Dali. Folio, loose portfolio as issued in original brown silk chemise decorated in gilt, illustrated with an original three-color etching as a frontispiece and 12 striking full-page color photogravures (heliogravures) after Dalí’s original gouache paintings. One of 2500 numberedContinue reading "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland."

$9,500.00

Item Number: RRB-147228

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Little Women and Little Women, Part the Second.

Alcott, Louisa May

Little Women and Little Women, Part the Second.

Boston : Robert Brothers, 1868-69.

First editions of both volumes of Alcott’s most coveted work. Octavo, two volumes in the original green cloth with gilt titles and decorations to the spine and front panel, each volume illustrated with four plates including frontispiece; those in the first part created by the author’s sister, May. Little Women is first issue with allContinue reading "Little Women and Little Women, Part the Second."

$25,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147420

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ABC of Babar.

Brunhoff, Jean de; [Maurice Sendak]

ABC of Babar.

New York : Random House, 1936.

Early American edition of this pictorial letter book, from the library of Maurice Sendak, although not marked. Small octavo, original publisher’s pictorial boards, illustrated. Very good in a very good dust jacket, tape residue to the endpapers. Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, is often hailed as “the Picasso of children’s books.”Continue reading "ABC of Babar."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-147127

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Babar’s Anniversary Album: 6 Favorite Stories.

Brunhoff, Jean and Laurent de; Introduction by Maurice Sendak

Babar’s Anniversary Album: 6 Favorite Stories.

New York : Random House, 1981.

First edition of this collection of stories paying homage to 50 years of Babar; from the library of Maurice Sendak. Small folio, original full crushed morocco with gilt titles to the spine, an illustration of Babar and “Maurice Sendak” stamped in gilt to the front panel, original white satin ribbon marker laid in, illustrated. AssociationContinue reading "Babar’s Anniversary Album: 6 Favorite Stories."

$6,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147131

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Scrambled Eggs Super!

Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Seuss Geisel]

Scrambled Eggs Super!

New York : Random House, 1953.

First edition, first printing of the fifth post-war children’s book written and illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel, and ninth overall, published at the height of his fame. First issue with eight previous Dr. Seuss titles listed on the back panel with If I Ran The Zoo at the top, list ending with And To ThinkContinue reading "Scrambled Eggs Super!"

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147204

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The Magic Finger.

Dahl, Roald

The Magic Finger.

London : George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1968.

First British edition of this classic children’s novel. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated by William Pène du Bois. In near fine condition.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-147109

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All For Love.

Tudor, Tasha

All For Love.

New York : Philomel Books, 1984.

First edition of this wonderfully illustrated work. Oblong quarto, original half cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Elaine! Tasha Tudor 1986.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

$175.00

Item Number: RRB-146497

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Falling Up.

Silverstein, Shel

Falling Up.

New York : HarperCollins Publishers, 1996.

Early printing of this classic poetry collection published by Shel Silverstein. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated with drawings by the author throughout. Signed by the author opposite the half-title page, “With love, Shel Silverstein,” with a shoe hanging by its laces on the end of the signature, matching the shoe on the title page. Additionally inscribedContinue reading "Falling Up."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147074

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Fifi.

Bemelmans, Ludwig

Fifi.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1940.

First edition of this children’s story. Thin quarto, original illustrated boards, color illustrations throughout, illustrated endpapers. Association copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “For Elinor Green Ludwig Bemelmans” with a large charming drawing of the titular ‘Fifi’. The recipient, Elinor Green, was the promotions director at Simon and Schuster in the 1940s,Continue reading "Fifi."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-146782

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Father Christmas Games Book.

Briggs, Raymond

Father Christmas Games Book.

London : Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 1995.

First edition of this collection of four games based on the author’s award-winning childrens story ‘Father Christmas.’ Square octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated with artwork by Sara Silcock. In very good condition.

$50.00

Item Number: RRB-147075

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Walt Disney’s Bambi: Adapted from the Novel by Felix Salten.

[Disney, Walt]

Walt Disney’s Bambi: Adapted from the Novel by Felix Salten.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1941.

First edition of this storybook version of Disney’s classic. Slim folio, original pictorial paper boards, illustrated throughout. Near fine in a very good dust jacket with a few small closed tears, bookplate.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-146454

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Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

Dahl, Roald

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1964.

First edition, first issue with the six line colophon on the last page of the author’s classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by theContinue reading "Charlie And The Chocolate Factory."

$9,800.00

Item Number: RRB-147116

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Stuart Little.

White, E.B.; Illustrated by Garth Williams

Stuart Little.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1945.

First edition, first printing, with code “I-U” on copyright page of the author’s classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbledContinue reading "Stuart Little."

$2,750.00

Item Number: RRB-147118

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Ten Plays: Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Stepmother: A Play in One Act, Wurzel-Flummery: A Comedy in One Act, The Romantic Age: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Artist: A Duologue, The Camberley Triangle: A Comedy in One Act, To Have the Honour: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Man in the Bowler Hat: A Terribly Exciting Affair, The Boy Comes Home: A Comedy in One Act, Ariadne, or Business First: A Comedy in Three Acts.

Milne, A.A

Ten Plays: Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Stepmother: A Play in One Act, Wurzel-Flummery: A Comedy in One Act, The Romantic Age: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Artist: A Duologue, The Camberley Triangle: A Comedy in One Act, To Have the Honour: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Man in the Bowler Hat: A Terribly Exciting Affair, The Boy Comes Home: A Comedy in One Act, Ariadne, or Business First: A Comedy in Three Acts.

London and New York : Samuel French, 1921-1926.

Collection of ten of A.A. Milne’s plays, each signed my him, including several first editions. Octavo, original wrappers, the collection includes: First French’s Acting edition of ‘Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts’ (London: Samuel French, 1921, illustrated with a photograph and floor plan of the set design and an electric floor planContinue reading "Ten Plays: Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Stepmother: A Play in One Act, Wurzel-Flummery: A Comedy in One Act, The Romantic Age: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Artist: A Duologue, The Camberley Triangle: A Comedy in One Act, To Have the Honour: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Man in the Bowler Hat: A Terribly Exciting Affair, The Boy Comes Home: A Comedy in One Act, Ariadne, or Business First: A Comedy in Three Acts."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145304

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The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner.

Milne, A.A.; Illustrated by Ernest Shepard

The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1924-1928.

First editions, first issues of each work in Milne’s wonderful Pooh quartet, with only When We Were Very Young being a first issue. Octavo, four volumes, original publisher’s gilt-decorated pictorial cloth, top edge gilt, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with decorations by Ernest Shepard. When We Were Very Young is a first issue with page ix unnumbered,Continue reading "The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146840

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Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

London : Bloombsbury, 2000.

First edition of Rowling’s fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne.

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146932

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Madeline’s Rescue.

Bemelmans, Ludwig

Madeline’s Rescue.

New York : The Viking Press, 1955.

First edition, early printing of the second book in the Madeline series, which went on to win the Caldecott Medal in 1954. Thin quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Linda with love Ludwig Bemelmans Christmas 1955.” Near fine in a very goodContinue reading "Madeline’s Rescue."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146919

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I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.

Green, Hannah [Joanne Greenberg]

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1964.

First edition, early printing of the author’s semi-autobiographical modern classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page using her pseudonym and real name, “Hannah Green Joanne Greenberg.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a chip to the crown of the spine. Jacket design by Ellen Raskin.Continue reading "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147081

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The Giving Tree.

Silverstein, Shel

The Giving Tree.

New York : Harper & Row Publishers, 1964.

First edition with all the first issue points to both the book and dust jacket. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Shel Silverstein, who has drawn a large picture of The Giving Tree on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good first-issue price-clipped dust jacket with the full torso picture ofContinue reading "The Giving Tree."

$40,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147001

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We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

Rosen, Michael; Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

London : Walker Books, 1989.

First edition of this modern children’s classic. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-146816

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

London : Bloomsbury, 1999.

First deluxe edition of the first book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. Octavo, original original cloth, all edges gilt, cover illustration by Thomas Taylor. Signed by the illustrator Thomas Taylor with an original drawing of Harry Potter on the dedicationContinue reading "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144093

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Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.

Dahl, Roald

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1972.

First edition of the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the story of young Charlie Bucket and eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Joseph Schindelman. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Timothy Love Roald Dahl.”Continue reading "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146383

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The Westing Game.

Raskin, Ellen

The Westing Game.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc, 1978.

First edition, second printing of Raskins’s Newbery Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Barbara Nelson Boom! Ellen Raskin 6.25.79.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ellen Raskin. Scarcely seen signed and inscribed.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146586

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The Very Busy Spider.

Carle, Eric

The Very Busy Spider.

New York : Philomel Books, 1984.

First edition of this classic picture book. Oblong octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author opposite the title page in black felt tip, “For Van, with love, Eric Carle.” Additionally inscribed with a drawing of a spider. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription of the recipient in the year of publication oppositeContinue reading "The Very Busy Spider."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146480

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car.

Fleming, Ian. [Roald Dahl]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car.

1964-65 : Jonathan Cape Ltd, London.

First editions of all three volumes of Fleming’s rare children’s novel. Octavo, three volumes, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by John Burningham. Adventure Number One is signed by Roald Dahl who co-wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation opposite the half-title page, very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Adventure NumberContinue reading "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146992

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Goodnight Moon.

Brown, Margaret Wise; [Fred Haise]

Goodnight Moon.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, [2013].

75th anniversary edition of this classic children’s book. Octodecimo, original pictorial boards. Humorously inscribed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise in black felt tip on the front panel, “I had a harder time than the cow! Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146184

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The Gremlins. From the Walt Disney Production. A Royal Air Force Story.

Dahl, Roald [Walt Disney]

The Gremlins. From the Walt Disney Production. A Royal Air Force Story.

New York : Random House, 1943.

First edition of Dahl’s rare first book, with 14 vibrant full-page illustrations by Walt Disney Productions. Quarto, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Walt Disney on the half-title page, “To Joan With Best Wishes Walt Disney.” In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the HarcourtContinue reading "The Gremlins. From the Walt Disney Production. A Royal Air Force Story."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-103458

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Christopher Robin Songbooks: Teddy Bear & Other Songs From When We Were Very Young, Songs From Now We Are Six, More Very Young Songs.

Milne, A.A.; Music by H. Fraser-Simson

Christopher Robin Songbooks: Teddy Bear & Other Songs From When We Were Very Young, Songs From Now We Are Six, More Very Young Songs.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1926-1928.

First edition set of songbooks from Milne’s Christopher Robin and Pooh series. Quarto, 3 volumes, original tan half cloth, illustrated with decorations by E. H. Shepard. In near fine condition with a gift inscription to the front free endpaper of each volume.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-146005

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Dirty Beasts.

Dahl, Roald

Dirty Beasts.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1983.

First edition of this book collection of poems about mischievous and mysterious animals. Quarto, original boards, illustrations by Rosemary Fawcett. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lucy Love Roald Dahl.” In fine condition. First editions are rare and desirable signed.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146248

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The Little Prince Original Antoine de Saint-Exupery Watercolor Drawing.

Saint-Exupery, Antoine de

The Little Prince Original Antoine de Saint-Exupery Watercolor Drawing.

[New York] [1942].

Rare original watercolor study of the beloved protagonist of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince, a timeless masterpiece that has transcended generations and remains the most widely read work of fiction in history, having sold over 150 million copies over the course of the past 80 years. One page, pencil and watercolor on American ‘FidelityContinue reading "The Little Prince Original Antoine de Saint-Exupery Watercolor Drawing."

$150,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146264

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The Dot and the Line.

Juster, Norton

The Dot and the Line.

New York : Random House, 1963.

Early printing of this classic work. Small octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Norton Juster on the title page. Very good in a good dust jacket, with inscription to the front free endpaper.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-146182

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The Grey King.

Cooper, Susan

The Grey King.

New York : Atheneum, 1975.

First edition of the the fourth volume in the author’s acclaimed “Dark Is Rising” series and Newberry award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Mary with best regards and many thanks -Susan 1978.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration byContinue reading "The Grey King."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146165

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Silver on the Tree.

Cooper, Susan

Silver on the Tree.

New York : Atheneum, 1977.

First edition of the final volume in the author’s acclaimed Dark is Rising series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Michael Heslop. Boldly signed by Susan Cooper on the title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146164

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Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes.

Waters, Alice with Bob Carrau and Patricia Curtan

Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 1992.

First edition of this children’s book by the creator of Chez Panisse. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Lindsay, Alice Waters.” Additionally inscribed by the illustrator on the half-title page with a drawing of herself holding flowers and pointing at the inscription,Continue reading "Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145492

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Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.

Eliot, T.S

Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.

London : Faber and Faber Limited, 1960.

Later printing of Eliot’s beloved collection of whimsical feline poems which served as the basis for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1981 megamusical phenomenon Cats. Octavo, original yellow pictorial cloth, illustrated by T. S. Eliot. Association copy, inscribed by the author to portrait painter Sir Gerald Kelly on the front free endpaper, “For Gerald Kelly with theContinue reading "Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats."

$7,800.00

Item Number: RRB-145467

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The Sea Lion: A Story of the Sea Cliff People.

Kesey, Ken

The Sea Lion: A Story of the Sea Cliff People.

New York : Viking, 1991.

First edition of this beautiful piece of children’s literature. Super octavo, original half cloth, lavender endpapers, fully illustrated by Neil Waldman. Boldly signed and dated by the author in gold felt tip on the front free endpaper, “Ken Kesey 1992.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$75.00

Item Number: RRB-145361

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Miss Hickory.

Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin

Miss Hickory.

New York : The Junior Literary Guild and The Viking Press, 1946.

Scarce first Junior Guild edition of this Newbery award-winning children’s book. Octavo, original red cloth with black lettering to the spine and black flower decoration to the front panel, pictorial endpapers, red top stain, lithographs by Ruth Gannett. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Helen Fuller, my treasured friend, CarolynContinue reading "Miss Hickory."

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-145270

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