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The Rupert Book & More Adventures of Rupert
London, Pedigree Books, 1993-1994. Hardback. Two very smart facsimile editions of charming Rupert Books from Alfred Bestall, with the original slip cases. Two volumes. Facsimile copies. With the original card slip cases. Two charming Rupert Bear collections, with comic strips following exciting stories from Rupert and his friends. Written and illustrated by Alfred Edmeades "Fred" Bestall, a British children's author and illustrator best known for his work on the character of Rupert Bear. This set includes: The Rupert Book, 1993. Originally published in 1941. Containing stories such as: Rupert and the Red Egg, Rupert and the Baby Badger, and Rupert and the Mystery Pond. More Adventures of Rupert, c1994. Collector's edition of the 1942 book. With stories such as: Rupert and the Cartwheels, Rupert and the Wrong Present, and Rupert and the Little Plane. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with minor sunning to the spines. Original slip cases are also very smart with minor shelf wear and the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Near Fine .
-- Boeknummer: 901T41
GBP 95.00 [Appr.: EURO 112.5]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Rupert Bear Rupert Book More Adventures Bestall Rupert Book Alfred Bestall
Rupert: A Collection of Favourite Stories
London, Egmont, 2007. Cloth. A very smart special collection of Rupert the Bear stories, with original illustrations by Alfred E. Bestall. With original slipcase. First thus. Illustrated in colour throughout, with many full page recreations of book covers. A collection of stories of Rupert the Bear, a British comic strip character, with extracts from the original sketchbooks. Tales include: Rupert and the Tiny Flute, Rupert and the Mare's Next, Rupert's Rainy Adventure, and Rupert's Christmas Tree. Written and illustrated by Alfred Edmeades "Fred" Bestall, a British writer and comic artists. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original paper covered slip case is also excellent with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: Alfred E. Bestall. Fine .
Boeknummer: 858T61
GBP 98.00 [Appr.: EURO 116.25]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Rupert Bear Collection Favourite Bear Alfred E. Bestall
Rupert&Apos;S Adventure Book
London, Express Newspapers, 1992. Hardback. A very smart facsimile edition of the Rupert annual for the year 1940, with bright illustrations throughout. Facsimile edition. The Rupert Annual for 1940. A charming collection of eight full-length Rupert stories, including: Rupert and Uncle Bruno, Rupert and the Silver Trowel, and Rupert and the Iceberg Reproduced from the original work written and illustrated by Alfred Edmeades "Fred" Bestall, a British children's author and illustrator best known for his work on the character of Rupert Bear. Includes the original leaflet, with gilt book sticker to the front board. In the original pictorial paper covered binding. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout with the odd spot to the fore edge. Fine . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Fine .
Boeknummer: 901T51
GBP 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 41.5]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Rupert Bear Rupert Adventure Book Rupert Alfred Bestall
Rupert&Apos;S Adventure Book
Not Stated , Pedigree Books, 1992. Hardback. An exceptional facsimile edition of the 1940 Rupert Annual still enclosed in the original shrinkwrap. The authentic facsimile edition from the 1940 volume of the 'Daily Express Rupert Bear Annual No. 5,' this copy still enclosed in its original shrink wrap and in mint condition. The Rupert Annual has been a favourite publication for decades, and copies of the original volumes have become increasingly scarce and hard to obtain - particularly the volume for 1940, published during the darkest period of the Second World War to keep morale and spirits high. This was also the first to be produced in full colour. In the original publisher's printed boards binding. A lovely copy, still enclosed in its shrink wrap and untouched. As New . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. As New .
Boeknummer: 859A6
GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 35.75]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: rupert annual rupert's adventure book illustrated children's rupert's adventure book alfred bestall Alfred Bestall
Rupert Annual 1948; 1949; 1951; 1952; 1955
Not Stated , Pedigree Books, [1999-04]. Hardback. A set of five bright copies from the limited facsimile edition of 'The Rupert Annual,' each enclosed in its original slipcase. Five facsimile reproductions from the original editions of 'The Rupert Annual,' in a limited edition to 11,000 copies, each with its own individual number. Copies of the original volumes have understandably become increasingly scarce and hard to obtain. First appearing in the 'Daily Express' in 1920, the strips feature the popular character of Rupert Bear, taken over and made popular by Alfred Bestall in 1935. The present set is comprised of the following:'Rupert 1948 Annual,' numbered 01384 to front free endpaper. Without certificate from the limited edition.'Rupert 1949 Annual,' number 01239 to this book belongs to' page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. 'Rupert 1951 Annual,' number 07964 to 'this book belongs to' page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. 'Rupert 1952 Annual' number 01767 to 'this book belongs to' page and certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. 'Rupert 1955 Annual,' number 08918 to certificate from Pedigree Books loosely inserted. Each volume enclosed in its original slipcase. In the original publisher's printed wraps and boards binding. Externally lovely. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Fine .
Boeknummer: 859A7
GBP 160.00 [Appr.: EURO 189.5]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: rupert annual facsimile limited editions illustrated facsimile Alfred Bestall
Rupert Annuals for the Years 1977, 1978, & 1979
London, Daily Express Publications, 1977-1979. First edition. Hardback. Three smart first editions of the Rupert Bear annuals for the years 1977, 1978, and 1979. Three volumes. First edition. Brightly illustrated in colour throughout. A collection of stories about Rupert, a bear who lives with his parents in a house in Nutwood, a fictional idyllic English village, where he finds himself in lots of adventures with his other anthropomorphic friends. Created by Mary Tourtel, a British artist best known as the creator of the comic strip Rupert Bear. Written and illustrated by Alfred Bestall, a British author who wrote and illustrated Rupert Bear for the London Daily Express, from 1935 to 1965. This set includes: Rupert, 1977. With stories including: Rupert and the Fire-Lighter, Rupert and the Wonder Machine, and Rupert and the Silent Land. Rupert, 1978. With stories including: Rupert and the Rivals, Rupert and the Squire, and Rupert and the Secret Shell. Rupert, 1979. With stories including: Beppo's Jungle Cousins, Rupert and the Penguins, and Rupert and the Ice Skates. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with minor bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small handling mark. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper of the annuals for 1978 and 1979. Near Fine . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Near Fine .
Boeknummer: 905T23
GBP 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 106.75]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Rupert Bear Rupert Annual Bestall Rupert Alfred Bestall
The Rupert Adventure Series
London, Daily Express, 1948-1954 . First edition. Paperback. A charming collection of eleven issues of the mid-twentieth century children's publications, 'The Rupert Bear Adventure Series&apos. Present here are eleven issues of the 'Rupert Adventure Series', a periodical published approximately quarterly from 1948 to 1963 at the cost of 1/- per issue.The majority of issues are authored and illustrated by Alfred Bestall, although both Enid Ash and Alex Cubie contribute some illustrations and tales.Illustrated throughout in colour.Present here are eleven issues dated between September 1948, and February 1954: No 1. Rupert and Snuffy; No. 2, Rupert and Uncle Bruno; No. 4, Rupert and the Wrong Presents; No. 5, Rupert's Big Game Hunt; No. 6, Rupert and the Black Moth; No. 7, Rupert and the Little Plane; No. 8, Rupert and the Wicked Uncle; No. 9, Rupert and the New Rose; No. 10, Rupert and the Stray Puppy; No. 14, Rupert in the Tree Tops, and No. 19, Rupert and the Space Ship.Rupert Bear, a cornerstone of British culture since his first appearance in 1920, was originally created by Mary Tourtel, in order to win sales for the Daily Express from its rivals, the Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail. The enduringly popular character has since appeared in a number of television and film adaptations. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Front wraps bright, with light handling marks. Significant handling marks to rear wraps. Faint former owner's inscriptions to front wraps of three issues. Lacking rear wrap of issue no 10, with the front wrap of this issue detached. Significant rubbing to back strips. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with light handling marks throughout. Good . Ill.: Alfred Bestall; Enid Ash; Alex Cubie. Good .
Boeknummer: 901F22
GBP 350.00 [Appr.: EURO 414.5]
Catalogus: Children's
Trefwoorden: rupert and snuffy rupert and the space ship rupert bear mary tourtel rupert and the space ship Alfred Bestall; Enid Ash; Alex Cubie
Rupert Annuals for the Years 1969 & 1970
London, Daily Express Publications, 1969-1970. First edition. Hardback. Two smart first editions of the Rupert Bear annuals for the years 1969 and 1970. Two volumes. First edition. Brightly illustrated in colour throughout. A collection of stories about Rupert, a bear who lives with his parents in a house in Nutwood, a fictional idyllic English village, where he finds himself in lots of adventures with his other anthropomorphic friends. Created by Mary Tourtel, a British artist best known as the creator of the comic strip Rupert Bear. Written and illustrated by Alfred Bestall, a British author who wrote and illustrated Rupert Bear for the London Daily Express, from 1935 to 1965. This set includes: Rupert, 1969. With stories including: Rupert and the Whistlefish, Rupert and the Snowball, and Rupert and the Fishing-Rod. Rupert, 1970. With stories including: Rupert and the Outlaws, Rupert and the Blunderpuss, and Rupert and the Paper-Fall. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor chipping to the extremities. Minor sunning to the spines with the odd small mark to the boards. Loss to the head and tail of the spine of the annual for 1969. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Ink inscription to the front endpaper of the annual for 1969. Very Good . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 905T22
GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 71.25]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Rupert Bear Rupert Annual Bestall Rupert Alfred Bestall
Rupert Annuals for the Years 1971, 1972, & 1973
London, Daily Express Publications, 1971-1973. First edition. Cloth. Three smart first editions of the Rupert Bear annuals for the years 1971, 1972, and 1973. Three volumes. First edition. Brightly illustrated in colour throughout. A collection of stories about Rupert, a bear who lives with his parents in a house in Nutwood, a fictional idyllic English village, where he finds himself in lots of adventures with his other anthropomorphic friends. Created by Mary Tourtel, a British artist best known as the creator of the comic strip Rupert Bear. Written and illustrated by Alfred Bestall, a British author who wrote and illustrated Rupert Bear for the London Daily Express, from 1935 to 1965. This set includes: Rupert, 1971. With stories including: Rupert and the Popweed, Rupert and the Early Bird, and Rupert's Swimming Bird. Rupert, 1972. With stories including: Rupert's Deep Sea Adventure, Rupert and the Learner, and Rupert and Gwyneth. Rupert, 1973. With stories including: Rupert and the Waterfall, Rupert's Paper Salad Plate, and Rupert and the Flying Boat. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with light bumping to the extremities. Sticker residue to the front board of the annual for 1972. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot. Annuals for the years 1971 and 1973 have been price-clipped to the title page. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Alfred Bestall. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 905T21
GBP 125.00 [Appr.: EURO 148]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Rupert Annual Rupert Bear Bestall Annual Alfred Bestall
Archie & the Strict Baptists
London, John Murray, 1977. First edition. Cloth. A delightfully presented book following the youthful adventures of Archibald Ormsby Gore, the bear. This is a First Edition, in original publisher's cloth binding with original price-clipped Dust Wrapper. With beautiful illustrations by Phillida Gili. Archie & the Strict Baptists tells the tale of Archibald the bear, documenting his adventures in the chapel and beyond. Betjeman originally wrote the story for his family when they lived in Berkshire, using Archie to explore local history and fly over the Berkshire Downs with homemade wings. Betjeman made rough sketches to accompany the book, which he gave to Phillida Gili to interpret and transform into the delightful full colour illustrations which are present in the work. In original publisher's cloth binding, with bear motif to the front board. In original price-clipped dust wrapper. Externally in excellent condition, with minor shelf wear to the extremities. Dust wrapper in very good condition, with minor chipping. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Phillida Gili. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed.
Boeknummer: 870Q15
GBP 95.00 [Appr.: EURO 112.5]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: children's stories Fiction Teddy bear Fiction Phillida Gili
For the Leg of a Chicken
New York, Franklin Watts, 1960. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this beautiful storybook, inscribed by the author to her doctor. An ink inscription to front free endpaper reads, 'For the Leg of a Chicken, dedicated to Dr. I. R. Marre by the thumb of the artist - restored through his skill! Bettina, London, June 1961.' With full-colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In a cloth covered binding with original price-clipped dustwrapper. Externally, generally smart with very slight shelfwear. Dustwrapper has slight curling, chipping and small closed tears but remains bright. Internally, firmly bound, bright with the odd mark. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Good.
Boeknummer: GEN25-B-4
GBP 44.99 [Appr.: EURO 53.5]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Dr I R Marre Bettina Illustrated Bettina None
The Betty Book
London, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1921. Hardback. A scarce edition of this charming children's book with illustrations from Anne Anderson. Early edition. Scarce work. Illustrated with six colour plates. Collated complete. A charming story following the adventures of Betty, Betsy, and Bess. Illustrated by Anne Anderson, a prolific Scottish illustrator best remembered for her art nouveau children's book illustrations. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, smart with light bumping to the extremities and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with the odd handling mark. Light age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: Anne Anderson. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 858T29
GBP 120.00 [Appr.: EURO 142.25]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: Betty Book Betsy Bess Book Anne Anderson
With Haig at the Front, a Story of the Great Fight
London, Collins' Clear Type Press, [1916] . First edition. Cloth. The scarce first edition of children's novelist Tom Bevan's children's adventure novel, set in the First World War, and published before the war was over. Illustrated with twelve plates, including four tipped in colour plates. With further vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.The work of Tom Bevan, a British writer of boys' adventure stories, who authored over twenty children's novels. Originally a schoolteacher, he also wrote non-fiction and educational books for children.With a contemporary inscription to the half title.A brightly illustrated and scarce children's work, intriguing for the manner in which it presents the major global conflict to young readers. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Pictorial onlay to front board. Boards bright, with minor discolouration to back strip and bumping to spine head and tail. Front hinge lightly strained, with board holding firm. Inscription to half title. Internally, firmly bound, with the exception of the frontispiece, which is detached and loosely inserted. Pages generally clean and bright, with instances of light spotting. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .
Boeknummer: 852F40
GBP 55.00 [Appr.: EURO 65.25]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: first world war Walter Bamfylde children's adventure novels children's fiction Walter Bamfylde Not Stated
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The History of British Birds
London, Richard Phillips, 1807. Leather. A charming and very rare children's edition of Thomas Bewick's influential work on British birds, illustrated here with eleven colour plates. A scarce children's edition of Thomas Bewick's popular natural history work 'The History of British Birds&apos. This history is a monumental work of natural history, and has been largely applauded for its woodcuts. Illustrated with eleven colour plates. Illustrated and written by Thomas Bewick. Bewick was the author of natural history works, including 'A General History of Quadrupeds', and an engraver. He was apprenticed and eventually became the partner to Ralph Beilby. Collated, bound without one plate. In a quarter calf binding with paper to the boards. Tail of the spine is lifting. Bumping and loss to the extremities and to the head of the spine. Some light marks to the boards. Rubbing to the spine. Small cracks to the head of the joints. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned with the odd spot. Closed tear to the plate facing page 95. Small loss to the margins of plates facing pages 100 and 117, with no loss of image. Good . Ill.: [Thomas Bewick]. Good .
Boeknummer: 685P11
GBP 650.00 [Appr.: EURO 769.5]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: thomas bewick natural history childrens british birds natural history britain history of british birds [Thomas Bewick]
The Animals&Apos; Trip to the Sea
London, Ernest Nister, c1900. Cloth. A delightfully illustrated children's story about a voyage aboard the fictional 'S.S. Crocodile', written by Clifton Bingham and illustrated by G.H. Thompson. An early twentieth-century humorous children's story about a group of animals going to sea aboard the fictional 'S.S. Crocodile', which was traveling 'from nowhere in particular to anywhere in general&apos.Written by children's writer Clifton Bingham and illustrated by G.H. Thompson. Including four bright full-page illustrations and one double-page illustration in vivid colour, along with numerous in-text black and white illustrations. Collated, and lacking eight colour plates. In the publisher's original pictorial binding. In the publisher's original quarter cloth binding with paper covered boards. Externally, bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Shelf wear to the boards and a small tidemark to the rear board. Internally, binding loosening throughout, with two pages detached but present. A closed tear to the tail of the third page. Some loss to the tail of the double-paged colour illustration, and some loss to the coloured illustration titled 'In Spite of That They Were All So Ill!&apos. Pages are slightly age-toned to the extremities, with a few handling marks and spots, but are otherwise clean. Good Only . Ill.: G.H. Thompson. Good Only .
Boeknummer: 838J6
GBP 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 106.75]
Catalogus: Children's Books
Trefwoorden: children's animals trip to the sea stories animals bingham G.H. Thompson
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