DiTerlizzi, Tony and Holly Black

The Spiderwick Chronicles Complete Set [The Field Guide, The Seeing Stone, Lucinda’s Secret, The Ironwood Tree, The Wrath of Mulgarath; The Care and Feeding of Sprites; Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You; The Spiderwick Chronicles: Notebook for Fantastical Observations].

New York : Simon & Schuster, 2003-2009.

First editions of each volume in the author’s acclaimed series, basis for the 2008 film starring Freddie Highmore, Mary-Louise Parker and Sarah Bolger, with Nick Nolte, Seth Rogen, and Martin Short in voice roles.  Octavo, 5 volumes, original illustrated boards. Each volume is signed by each author on the title page. In fine condition.

Henry, Marguerite; Illustrated by Wesley Dennis

Misty of Chincoteague.

New York : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, 1997.

Signed limited edition of the author’s classic work. Octavo, original publisher’s maroon cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Wesley Dennis. One of two hundred and fifty numbered copies signed by the author, this is number 77. Fine in the original publisher’s matching slipcase which is in fineContinue reading "Misty of Chincoteague."

Kipling, Rudyard

Soldier Tales.

London : Macmillan and Co., Ltd, 1896.

First edition of Kipling’s collection of soldier tales. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles and pictorial gilt tooling to the spine and front panel, gilt ruled, all edges gilt, frontispiece with tissue guard, illustrated with engravings. In near fine condition with a touch of wear to the crown of the spine. Housed in a customContinue reading "Soldier Tales."

Briggs, Raymond

Fungus the Bogeyman.

London : Hamish Hamilton, 1977.

First edition of illustrator Raymond Briggs’ classic work. Quarto, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Signed and dated by the author on the verso of the front free endpaper, “Raymond Briggs 21 April 1981.” In near fine condition.

Evanier, Mark [Charles M. Schulz; Chip Kidd]

The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time.

New York : Abrams ComicArts, 2025.

Signed limited first edition of this landmark deluxe anniversary volume celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of Peanuts. Rectangular quarto, pictorial boards and endpapers, illustrated with over 700 iconic comic strips and related ephemera, with included bonus items of eight ready-to-frame prints, eight postcards, vinyl decals, an iron-on patch, and a full-color comic book. Boldly signed and datedContinue reading "The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time."

Maguire, Gregory

The Lightning Time.

New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1978.

First edition of the author’s classic first novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “June 1979 for Valera, with best wishes on these Kansas bright summer days – Gregory Maguire.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Suzanne Haldane.

Paterson, Katherine

The Great Gilly Hopkins.

New York : Thomas Crowell, 1978.

First edition of this realistic children’s novel, which was ranked number 63 among all-time children’s novels in a survey published by School Library Journal. Octavo, original half cloth. Signed by Katherine Paterson on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket art by Fred Marcellino.

Kipling, Rudyard

Captains Courageous. A Story of the Grand Banks.

London : Macmillan, 1897.

First edition of Kipling’s richly detailed tale of American deep-sea fishing, with frontispiece and 21 illustrations by I.W. Taber. Octavo, original blue cloth elegantly stamped in gilt. In near fine condition with light shelfwear. Pictorial bookplate of L.A. Shilcof to the pastedown. A sharp example.

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."

Waber, Bernard

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

Boston : Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965.

First edition, later printing of this classic work. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with a drawing of a crocodile on the title page, “For Daniel Bernard Waber.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

Cleary, Beverly

Dear Mr. Henshaw.

New York : William Morrow, 1983.

First edition of the author’s Newbery Award-winning novel. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky. Signed by Beverly Cleary on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

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."

Riggs, Ransom

The Miss Peregrine Series Including: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Hollow City, Library of Souls, Tales of the Peculiar, Map of Days, The Conference of the Birds.

New York : Random House, various dates.

First editions of the first six volumes in the author’s acclaimed series. Octavo, original boards, illustrated. Each are signed by Ransom Riggs on the half-title and title pages. Fine in fine dust jackets.

Martin, Jr. Bill. Illustrated by Eric Carle

Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?

New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2003.

First edition of the third companion book to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, the book that began Eric Carle’s career as an illustrator. Quarto, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by Eric Carle. Signed by Carle on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Serraillier, Ian [Raymond Briggs]

The Tale of Three Landlubbers.

London : Hamish Hamilton, 1970.

First edition of this youthful adventure tale. Quarto, original pictorial boards, illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Presentation copy, inscribed by Raymond Briggs opposite the half-title page, “For Eileen Ireland with Best Wishes from Raymond Briggs 26 April 1981.” Additionally signed by Ian Serraillier and again by Raymond Briggs on the half-title page. Good in a goodContinue reading "The Tale of Three Landlubbers."

Rackham, Arthur. Introduction by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch

Arthur Rackham’s Book of Pictures.

New York : The Century Co, n.d.

First edition of this collection Rackham’s favorite illustrations, compiled by him. Quarto, bound in full morocco, illustrated by Arthur Rackham with 44 tipped-in color plates with captioned tissue guards and numerous black and white illustrations.

Swinnerton, Frank. [Raymond Chandler]

The Cats and Rosemary.

London : Hamish Hamilton, 1950.

First edition of Swinnerton’s keen observation to present a nuanced portrayal of human nature, delving into emotional complexities, personal growth, and societal expectations. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth, with unique black and white illustrations. From the library of Raymond Chandler with his library stamp to the front free endpaper: Raymond Chandler 6005 Camino de la CostaContinue reading "The Cats and Rosemary."

Viorst, Judith; Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Alexander, Who’s Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move.

New York : Atheneum, 1995.

First edition of this work in the author’s classic Alexander series. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Signed by the author on the title page, “From Alexander’s mom- Judith Viorst.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket, name to the front free endpaper.

Kipling, Rudyard

Stalky & Co.

London : Macmillan and Co., Ltd, 1899.

First British edition of Kipling’s collection of school stories. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and gilt medallion displaying an elephant to the from panel, top edge gilt. In fine condition. From the library of George Barr McCutcheon with his bookplate to the pastedown. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemiseContinue reading "Stalky & Co."

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."

Bond, Michael

Paddington At Work.

London : Collins, 1966.

First edition of this early title in the author’s beloved Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Boldly signed by Michael Bond on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

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.

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.

[Rackham, Arthur]

Little Folks: A Magazine For Young People.

London : Cassell and Company Limited, 1899.

Finley bound collection in book form of stories and poems from Little Folks Magazine, featuring Arthur “Rackham’s 1st printed colour plate” (Riall, p. 212), Up a Tree, used as the frontispiece. Quarto, Vol. II, bound in three quarter morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, illustrated with numerous full page and in-text illustrationsContinue reading "Little Folks: A Magazine For Young People."