Kipling, Rudyard

The Two Jungle Books.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1932.

Later printing of Kipling’s Two Jungle Books in one volume. Octavo, original red cloth decorated in gilt with illustrations by J. Lockwood Kipling and W.H. Drake. In very good condition. Bookplate and small ownership inscription.

Kipling, Rudyard

Wee Willie Winkie and Other Stories. [Baa, Baa, Black Sheep; His Majesty the King; The Drums of Fore and Aft]

Allahabad : Published by Messrs. A. H. Wheeler & Co, n.d.

Later printing of this classic collection of Kipling’s tales for children. Octavo, original cloth. Contains Wee Willie Winkie, Baa Baa Black Sheep, His Majesty the King, and The Drums of Fore and Aft. In very good condition.

Tazewell, Charles; Illustrated by Katherine Evans

The Littlest Angel.

Chicago : Childrens Press, Inc., 1946.

First edition of this beloved Christmas classic. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated endpapers. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, small name to the front free endpaper.

Briggs, Raymond

The Snowman.

London : Hamish Hamilton, 1978.

First edition of this classic children’s book. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly inscribed by Raymond Briggs on an official Snowman postcard. In near fine condition with a touch of rubbing. Rare and desirable signed.

Rowling, J.K

The Ickabog.

London : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2020.

First edition of this work by Rowling. Octavo, original decorated boards, with illustrations by the winners of The Ickabog Illustration Competition. Signed by J.K. Rowling on the half-title page. With Rowling’s hologram opposite her signature. Fine in a fine dust jacket. With the original Foyles bookmark and shopping bag. Rare and desirable signed.

Tudor, Tasha

Pumpkin Moonshine.

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2000.

First printing of this edition of the author’s first book and the first title in her “Calico” series. Octavo, original boards. Signed by Tasha Tudor on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

King-Smith, Dick

The Sheep-Pig.

London : Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1983.

First edition, first issue of the basis for the Oscar-winning film ‘Babe’. Octavo, original cloth. Illustrated by Mary Rayner. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With best wishes – Dick King-Smith.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by Mary Rayner. Rare and desirable signed.

Montgomery, L. M.

Anne of the Island.

Boston : The Page Company, 1915.

First edition, first printing of the third title in Montgomery’s beloved Anne of Green Gables series with all first issue points including stated first impression on copyright page, 1915 date in roman numerals on title page, correct dust jacket blurbs and price ($1.25). Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt, tissue-guarded frontispiece and mounted cover illustrationContinue reading "Anne of the Island."

Carroll, Lewis. [Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge]

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.

London : MacMillan and Co, 1872.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, bound in full morocco by Bayntun with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, gilt vignettes to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, frontispiece engraving with tissue guard present. With fifty illustrations by John Tenniel. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.

Rackham, Arthur

Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes.

London : William Heinemann, n.d. [1913].

First edition of Arthur Rackham’s illustrated rendition of the classic nursery rhyme collection. Octavo, bound in full polished calf Zaehnsdorf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt vignette to the front panel, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham with 13 full-page color plates with captioned tissueContinue reading "Mother Goose: The Old Nursery Rhymes."

Retold by C.S. Evans. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Cinderella.

London : William Heinemann, 1919.

Edition de Luxe, signed limited issue of Arthur Rackham’s illustrated rendition of the beloved children’s classic. Quarto, original publisher’s vellum-backed pictorial boards decorated in gilt, pictorial green endpapers, top edge gilt, tipped-in color frontispiece by Arthur Rackham, illustrated. One of 325 copies on Japanese vellum signed by Arthur Rackham on the limitation page, this isContinue reading "Cinderella."

Dahl, Roald; Illustrated by Quentin Blake

The BFG: Illustrations by Quentin Blake.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1982.

First edition, early printing of this Dahl classic, which has sold over 20 million copies. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Quentin Blake. Boldly signed by the author on the half-title page, “with love Roald Dahl April, 1989.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, bookplate.

Carroll, Lewis. [Charles Lutwidge Dodgson]

Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.

London : MacMillan and Co, 1872.

Octavo, two volumes, uniformly bound in full red morocco, all edges gilt, gilt titles and tooling to the spines, gilt ruled to the front and rear panels, raised bands, original cloth bindings tipped in to rear of each volume. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is an early printing. Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ThereContinue reading "Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There."

Sōseki, Natsume

Botchan (Master Darling).

Tokyo : Ogawa Seibundo, 1918.

First edition in English of one of the most popular novels in Japan. Octavo, original cloth. Translated by Yasotaro Morri. In very good condition. Scarce.

Blishen, Edward. Illustrated by Brian Wildsmith

Oxford Book of Poetry for Children.

London : Oxford University Press, 1963.

First edition of Blishen and Wildsmith’s acclaimed illustrated compilation of children’s poetry. Quarto, bound in full crushed red morocco by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling and fleuron cornerpieces to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles,Continue reading "Oxford Book of Poetry for Children."

Milne, A. A. Decorations by Ernest Shepard

Now We Are Six.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1960.

Finely bound example of the third book in Milne’s beloved Pooh series. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco over marbled boards by Sangorski and Sutcliffe with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, decorations by Ernest Shepard. In near fine condition.

Dahl, Roald

Two Fables.

Middlesex : Viking, 1986.

Signed limited edition of Dahl’s short fable collection. Octavo, original half leather with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, illustrated by Graham Dean. One of a limited edition of 300 books signed by Dahl and published by Viking in honor of Dahl’s seventieth birthday, this is number 267. In near fine condition.

Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum

A Bear Called Paddington.

London : Collins, 1958.

First edition of the first book in the Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To John with all good wishes Michael Bond. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a chip to the back panel. Housed in a customContinue reading "A Bear Called Paddington."

Dahl, Roald

Fantastic Mr. Fox.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1970.

First edition of Dahl’s classic children’s work in the tradition of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, this is a “garden tale” of farmer versus vermin, or vice versa. Octavo, original beige cloth. Boldly signed by Roald Dahl on the front free endpaper. Illustrated by Donald Chaffin. Jacket design by Donna Lampell. Fine in a nearContinue reading "Fantastic Mr. Fox."

Rawls, Wilson

Summer of the Monkeys.

Garden City : Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1976.

First edition of this award-winning novel by the author of Where the Red Fern Grows. Octavo, original half cloth. Inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Sincerely, Wilson Rawls.” Very good in a very good dust jacket. Jacket illustration by William Maughan. Jacket typography by Lewis Friedman.

Garvey, Robert. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Good Shabbos, Everybody.

: United Synagogue of America, 1951.

First edition of this charming picture book celebrating the Shabbat, with early illustrations by Maurice Sendak. Quarto, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Leonard Weisgard, Art Consultant. In near fine condition. An exceptional example.

Tresilian, Stuart. [Rudyard Kipling]

The Official Set of Copyright Cards of The Jungle Pictures by Stuart Tresilian from All the Mowgli Stories by Rudyard Kipling.

London : Issued by The Boy Scouts Association, n.d..

Rare official collection of copyright illustration cards from Rudyard Kipling’s All the Mowgli Stories. Octavo, the envelope includes 8 full color illustrations cards. The cards are in near fine condition.

Muir, John

The Boyhood of a Naturalist: Being Selected Chapters From “The Story of My Boyhood and Youth”.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1913.

First edition of this brief biography in The Riverside Literature Series collection. Octavo, original cloth, frontispiece. In good condition. Ex-library. Scarce.

Remington, Frederic

Pony Tracks.

New York : Harper & Brothers, 1895.

First edition of Remington’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated throughout after Frederic Remington, including frontispiece with tissue-guard. In very good condition, bookplate. Howes R201; BAL 16489; Adams Herd 1878; Graff 3458. A nice example.

Britain Junior.

New York : British Information Services, 1944-1945.

Rare collection of ten issues of Britain Junior, issued by the British Ministry of Information in wartime England. Quarto, ten issues, illustrated with photographs. In fine condition. Uncommon.

Haig, Matt

A Boy Called Christmas.

London : Canongate, 2015.

First edition of this modern Christmas classic. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Matt Haig on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Rafaela Romaya. Illustrations by Chris Mould.

Herge

The Adventures of Tintin: Destination Moon.

London : Methuen & Co, 1959.

First edition in English of Herge’s classic work. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. In near fine condition. Uncommon in this condition.

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 of each work in Milne’s wonderful Pooh quartet. Octavo, original cloth decorated in gilt, pictorial endpapers, top edge gilt. Illustrated by Ernest Shepard. Each book is fine in a very good dust jacket with some loss and wear to the crown and foot of the spine, as is typically seen. Housed in aContinue reading "The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner."

Whyte, Michael

Great Comic Cats.

San Francisco : Pomegranate, 2001.

Signed limited edition of this work, one of 100 numbered and signed copies, this is number 10 signed by Michael Whyte. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated.

Roosevelt, Eleanor

When You Grow Up to Vote.

Boston and New York : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1932.

First edition of Eleanor Roosevelt’s first book, published the same year Franklin Delano Roosevelt won his first presidential election. Octavo, original cloth, with illustrations by Manning de V. Lee. Signed by Eleanor Roosevelt on the front free endpaper. In good condition with some spotting to the cloth. First editions are rare, signed copies exceptionally so,Continue reading "When You Grow Up to Vote."

Warburg, Sandol Stoddard. Illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast

I Like You.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965.

First edition of Warburg’s children’s classic. 16mo, original illustrated boards, illustrated by Jacqueline Chwast. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Ownership inscription.

Williams, George S

The Constitution of The United States. For the Use of Schools and Academies.

Cambridge : Welch, Bigelow, and Company, 1861.

First edition of Williams’ Civil War era printing of the United States Constitution, intended for use in both public schools and private academies. Octavo, original cloth elaborately stamped in blind with gilt titles to the spine, gilt American flag and eagle vignette to the front panel. In near fine condition with rubbing to the crownContinue reading "The Constitution of The United States. For the Use of Schools and Academies."

Anglund, Joan Walsh

Nibble Nibble Mousekin: A Tale of Hansel and Gretel.

New York : Harcourt, Brace & World, Inc., 1962.

First edition of Anglund’s beloved children’s classic. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by the author. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper with an original drawing of two strawberries, “For Toby & For Johnny! Joan Walsh Anglund.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Taylor, Mildred D

Let the Circle Be Unbroken: Sequel to Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.

New York : The Dial Press, 1981.

First edition of this sequel to the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page in the year of publication, “To Betsy, My best wishes to you! Mildred D. Taylor December 16, 1981.” Fine in a fine price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket painting and design by Wendell Minor.

Kipling, Rudyard

His Apologies.

Garden City : Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1932.

First edition of Kipling’s classic poetic tribute to his beloved Scottie. Octavo, original half cloth over illustrated boards. With drawings by Cecil Alden. In very good condition. Ownership name.

Henty, George Alfred [G.A.]

Those Other Animals.

London : Henry and Co., [1891].

First edition of one of the more uncommon Henty titles. Octavo, original publisher’s decorated cloth, with twenty two illustrations by Harrison Weir. In very good condition.

Henty, George Alfred [G.A.]

A March On London: Being a Story of Wat Tyler’s Insurrection.

London : Blackie & Son, Limited, 1898.

First edition of Henty’s classic historical adventure tale. Octavo, original publisher’s decorated cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, with eight illustrations by W. H. Margetson. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription, bookplate.

Milne, A. A.; Ernest Shepard

A. A. Milne and Ernest Shepard Signed Winnie-the-Pooh Print Collection.

1928.

Rare collection of six Winnie-The-Pooh prints specially bound with an autograph note signed by both A. A. Milne and Ernest Shepard. Quarto, bound in hand-made paper wrappers, the collection includes six mounted Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations extracted from issues of Home Chat magazine which were produced by Shepard exclusively for Home Chat in 1928 and never appearedContinue reading "A. A. Milne and Ernest Shepard Signed Winnie-the-Pooh Print Collection."

Kipling, Rudyard

The Maltese Cat: A Polo Game of the ‘Nineties.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1936.

First edition of Kipling’s tale of a polo pony living among the British in India. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Lionel Edwards, frontispiece and plates in color. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket which is in very good condition.

Kipling, Rudyard

The Just So Song Book: Being Songs From Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories. Set to Music by Edward German.

Macmillan and Co., Limited : London, 1918.

Early printing of Kipling’s Just So Song Book. Quarto, original illustrated boards. In very good condition.

Rey, H.A

Find the Constellations.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1956.

First edition, second printing of this classic illustrated work by the author of Curious George. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To Brian happy stargazing! H.A. Rey 4-24-1960.” Rey has added a drawing of a child looking at three stars. Very good in a very goodContinue reading "Find the Constellations."

Puzo, Mario

The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw.

New York : Platt & Munk Publishers, 1966.

First edition of this early work by the author of The Godfather. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “For ? When you read this book eight years from now, I hope you will not. Mario Puzo.” Illustrated by Stewart Sherwood. Near fine in a very good dustContinue reading "The Runaway Summer of Davie Shaw."

London, Jack

The Cruise of the Dazzler.

London : Hodder and Stoughton, 1906.

First English edition of London‘s scarcest work of fiction and his only “juvenile” novel. Octavo, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt, illustrated with six plates.  From the library of William Safire, although not marked. William SafireContinue reading "The Cruise of the Dazzler."

Banks, Lynne Reid; Illustrated by Brock Cole

The Indian In The Cupboard.

Garden City, NY : Doubleday and Company, 1980.

First edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Brock Cole. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Andrew – Best wishes, Lynne Reid Banks Dorset, UK Sept. 2008.” Additionally signed by the illustrator Brock Cole on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket.Continue reading "The Indian In The Cupboard."

Anglund, Joan Walsh

A Christmas Book.

New York : Random House, 1983.

First edition of the revered children’s book author’s charming children’s tale. Quarto, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by the author. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Sarah, Merry Christmas 1983 – Joan Walsh Anglund.” In fine condition.

Reeve, Philip

Infernal Devices.

London : Scholastic Press, 2005.

First edition of the third novel in Reeve’s award-winning Mortal Engines quartet. Octavo, original cloth, pictorial endpapers. Signed by Philip Reeve on the title page. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration by David Frankland.

Whittingham, Jack

Sabu of the Elephants.

London : Hurst & Blackett, 1938.

First edition of Whittingham’s account of the filming of “Toomai of the Elephants.” Small quarto, original cloth, illustrated. In near fine condition.

Kipling, Rudyard

Puck of Pook’s Hill.

Leipzig : Bernhard Tauchnitz, 1906.

First Tauchnitz edition of Kipling’s collection of historical fantasy tales. Octavo, original wrappers. In good condition.

Kipling, Rudyard

Puck: Geschichten aus alten Sagen. Ein Buch fur groke und heine Leute.

Berlin-Charlottenburg : Bita Deutsches Berlagshaus, n.d..

Rare German edition of Kipling’s collected Puck stories. Octavo, original publisher’s decorated cloth, illustrated by H.R. Millar. Translated into German by E. Rosenbach. In near fine condition.

Silverstein, Shel

Where the Sidewalk Ends: Poems and Drawings.

New York : Harper & Row, 1974.

First edition, early printing of the author’s first collection of children’s poetry. Small quarto, original brown cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by the author on the front free endpaper, “With Love Shel Silverstein.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.

Kipling, Rudyard

The Second Jungle Book.

London : Macmillan and Co., 1895.

First edition of Kipling’s Second Jungle Book. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine and gilt vignette to the front panel, all edges gilt, pictorial title pages, illustrated. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities. Contemporary ownership inscription.

Gaiman, Neil and Roger Avary

Beowulf: The Script Book.

San Diego : IDW Publishing, 2007.

First edition of this illustrated work of Beowulf. Octavo, original wrappers. illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Neil Gaiman on the title page. In fine condition. Art and cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. Colors by Jay Folos.

Fitzpatrick, Percy

Jock of the Bushveld.

London : Longmans, Green and Company, 1913.

Early printing of this classic work. Octavo, original green cloth, gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Percy Fitzpatrick on the title page. In near fine condition with light shelfwear to the extremities. Illustrated by E. Caldwell.

Schulz, Charles M

Charles Schulz Signed Woodstock Drawing.

.

Exceptionally rare original drawing of beloved Peanuts character Woodstock in military attire. Drawn and signed by Charles Schulz , “For SPC 4 Britt Weise, best wishes – Schulz.” In near fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 14 inches. Original drawings of Woodstock are scarce.

Rosen, Michael

Michael Rosen Collection.

London : Various Publishers, 1986-2008.

Collection of first editions by children’s book author Michael Rosen. Quarto, three volumes. The collection includes a first edition of Dear Mother Goose (London: Walker Books, 2008), a first edition of Michael Rosens Sad Book illustrated by Quentin Blake (London: Walker Books, 2004), and a first edition of When Did You Last Wash Your Feet?Continue reading "Michael Rosen Collection."

Cleary, Beverly

Ramona and Her Father.

New York : William Morrow and Company, 1977.

First edition, early printing of the fourth book in Cleary’s Ramona Quimby series; a 1978 Newbery Honor Book. Octavo, original boards. Illustrated by Alan Tiegreen. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Jennifer Hall – Happy reading! Beverly Cleary.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.

Cleary, Beverly

Muggie Maggie.

New York : Morrow Junior Books, 1990.

First edition of the story of Maggie Schultz, an eight-year-old girl who refuses to learn cursive. Octavo, original boards. Illustrated by Kay Life. Signed by the author on the front free endpaper in the year of publication, “Enjoy! Beverly Cleary 1990.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Briggs, Raymond

Fee Fi Fo Fum.

Middlesex : Penguin Books, 1971.

Early printing of Briggs’ collection of nursery rhymes. Oblong octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed and dated by the author on the title page, “Raymond Briggs 1981 April 21.” In near fine condition.

Sendak, Maurice

Maurice Sendak “So Sue Me” Signed Original Costume Design.

1993.

Rare original Maurice Sendak watercolor costume design for Arthur Yorinks’ 1993 play “So Sue Me”. One page, watercolor and ink on cardstock, Sendak has signed and annotated the design, “So, Sue me. Costume design M. Sendak Feb. 93.” In fine condition. The piece measures 6 inches by 4.75 inches. With a custom piece of glassineContinue reading "Maurice Sendak “So Sue Me” Signed Original Costume Design."

Dahl, Roald

Fantastic Mr. Fox.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1970.

First edition, early printing of Dahl’s classic children’s work in the tradition of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, this is a “garden tale” of farmer versus vermin, or vice versa. Octavo, original beige cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Ryan Love Roald Dahl.” Illustrated by Donald Chaffin. Jacket designContinue reading "Fantastic Mr. Fox."

Pullman, Philip

Philip Pullman Collection.

London : Various Publishers, 2000-2004.

Fine collection of first editions by children’s book author Philip Pullman. Quarto, 3 volumes, original boards and wrappers, illustrated. The collection includes a two first edition of Puss in Boots (London: Doubleday: 2000), a first Picture Corgi edition of Puss in Boots (London: Picture Corgi Books, 2000), and a first edition of Aladdin and theContinue reading "Philip Pullman Collection."

Kipling, Rudyard

Songs For Youth From Collected Verse.

London : Hodder and Stoughton Limited, [1924].

First edition this selection of Kipling’s songs for children. Octavo, original cloth, illustrations by Leo Bates. In near fine condition. Bookplate to the pastedown.

Ruskin, John. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

The King of the Golden River.

London : George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1932.

Signed limited edition. Octavo, original limp vellum, gilt titles and decoration to front cover, illustrated endpapers, top edge gilt, color frontispiece and three plates, illustrations in the text, all by Rackham. Signed by Arthur Rackham, one of 570 copies of which 550 were for sale, this is number 549. Near fine in the the rareContinue reading "The King of the Golden River."

Briggs, Raymond

Selected Works of Raymond Briggs.

London : Various Publishers, 1973-2001.

Fine collection of first editions and early printings with two signed by children’s book author Raymond Briggs. Quarto, four volumes, original boards and wrappers, illustrated. The collection includes a Picture Puffin edition of The Mother Goose Treasury inscribed by the author (London: Picture Puffin, 1976), a Picture Puffin edition of Jim and the Beanstalk inscribedContinue reading "Selected Works of Raymond Briggs."

Kipling, Rudyard

Songs From Books.

Garden City : Doubleday, Page & Company, 1912.

First edition of this selection of songs from Kipling’s children’s stories. Octavo, original illustrated cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. In near fine condition.

Kipilng, Rudyard

Toomai of the Elephants.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1937.

First separate edition Kipling’s story of Toomai, a young elephant-handler, the basis for the 1937 film “Elephant Boy” starring Sabu Dastagir, India’s first child actor. Octavo, original boards, illustrated with photographs from the film by Mrs. F. H. Flaherty. Very good in the original dust jacket which is in good condition.

Kipling, Rudyard

“Teem”- A Treasure-Hunter.

New York : Doubleday, Doran & Company, 1938.

First edition of Kipling’s beloved dog story. Octavo, original cloth. Frontispiece illustration by Marguerite Kirmse. Near fine in the scarce original dust jacket.

Kipling, Rudyard

The Brushwood Boy.

London : Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1907.

First separate edition of this Kipling children’s classic. Octavo, original blue cloth with gilt titles and vignette to the front panel, illustrated by F. H. Townsend, tissue-guarded frontispiece. In near fine condition.

Dobias, Frank

The Three Billy Goats.

New York : The Macmillan Co, 1927.

First edition of Dobias’ charming retelling of the classic Norwegian fairy tale. Small octavo, original illustrated boards, patterned endpapers. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Scarce.

Pullman, Philip. Illustrated by Nick Harris

The Firework-Maker’s Daughter.

London : Doubleday, 1995.

First edition of this children’s classic. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Illustrated by Nick Harris. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “with greetings to Eileen – Philip Pullman.” In fine condition.

Eastman, P.D

Are You My Mother?

New York : Random House, 1960.

First edition, early printing of P.D. Eastman’s beloved classic, one of the most cherished titles in Random House’s Beginner Books series. Octavo, original pictorial boards, illustrated by the author throughout. Early printing with 195/195 price code on jacket flap and only 24 titles listed on jacket rear. In very good condition with some toning andContinue reading "Are You My Mother?"

Kipling, Rudyard

The Brushwood Boy.

New York : Doubleday and McClure Company, 1899.

First separate American edition of Kipling children’s classic. Octavo, original illustrated cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Orson Lowell, tissue-guarded frontispiece. In very condition. Bookplate.