Richard Adams

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Antwerp; Tokyo, A. W. Bruna & Zoon; Holp, 1977. First edition. Hardback. Two signed editions of this Richard Adams children's work, with one copy being the first Japanese edition, and one being the first Dutch edition. Two foreign language editions of this charming work, with both copies flat signed by Richard Adams to the title page.These two volumes are each exceptionally scarce.The first work is the 1977 first Dutch edition of Adams's work, in the publisher's pictorial paper covered boards.The second work is the first Japanese edition, in the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper, and wraparound band. Translated by Miyoshi Yuraki.A charming children's work set in Victorian England,  following a gentleman tiger and his son as they voyage into the unknown.  Illustrated colourfully throughout by Nicola Bayley. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards, with Japanese volume also present with the unclipped dust wrapper and wraparound band. Externally, fine. Small closed tears to dust wrapper back strip head and tail, with edgewear to head of fold over front flyleaf. Sunning to back strip of wraparound band. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Nicola Bayley. Fine/Very Good Indeed.

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Sonstige Stichworte: tyger voyage tiger voyage watership down japanese tiger voyage Nicola Bayley

Richard Adams

The Tyger Voyage

London, Jonathan Cape, 1976. First edition. Hardback. A fine first edition children's work by Richard Adams, illustrated by Nicola Bayley, signed by both Adams and Bayley. The first edition, first impression.Signed by both the author and illustrator. Inscribed to the verso of the front endpaper, 'To Charles, with all good wishes, Richard Adams&apos. Inscribed to the title page, 'To Charles, with best wishes, Nicola Bayley&apos.A charming children's work set in Victorian England,  following a gentleman tiger and his son as they voyage into the unknown.  Illustrated colourfully throughout. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, fine. Spine is very faintly sunned. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: Nicola Bayley. Fine .

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Buchzahl: 892P15

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Sonstige Stichworte: The Tyger Voyage richard adams nicola bayley voyage richard adams Nicola Bayley

Charles Addams

The Chas Addams Mother

London, Collins, 1967 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition of this delightfully illustrated volume of children's nursery rhymes from American cartoonist Charles Addams. The first UK edition, first impression of this work, first published earlier in the same year in the US.In the publisher's original price unclipped illustrated dust wrapper.Renowned cartoonist illustrates his own take on a number of classic children's nursery rhymes, including the titular Mother Goose, alongside Humpty Dumpty and Three Blind Mice.An exceptionally bright copy of this work from the American cartoonist known for his darkly humorous and macabre tales, best known for his fictional creation 'The Addams Family&apos. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, fine. Dust wrapper a touch age toned to perimeters, with minor edgewear to back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: Charles Addams. Fine/Near Fine.

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Buchzahl: 841F22

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Sonstige Stichworte: mother goose nursery rhymes The Addams Family nursery rhymes Charles Addams

Aesop; V. S. Vernon Jones [translator]; G. K. Chesterton

Aesop&Apos;S Fables

London, William Heinemann, 1919. Cloth. A scarce neat collection of Aesop's fables, illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham. Scarce work. Fourth impression, 1919. Originally published 1912. Illustrated throughout with frontispiece and twelve colour plates with tissue guards and many black and white images. Collated complete. Aesop's fables, a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller who lived in ancient Greece between 620 and 564 BCE. Translated by V. S. Vernon Jones, an American translator. With an introduction by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher, Christian apologist, a literary and art critic. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham, an English book illustrator who is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light bumping and rubbing to the extremities. Cloth lifting slightly to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd spot or tide mark. Good . Ill.: Arthur Rackham. Good .

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Buchzahl: 851T63

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Sonstige Stichworte: Aesop Fables Rackham Fables Arthur Rackham

Alexander Afanasyev

Marya Morevna

St. Petersburg, Expeditsii Zagotovlenya Gosudarstvennykh, 1903. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this classic Russian fairy tale to be illustrated by Ivan Bilibin, a colourful edition. The first edition of this work to be illustrated by Ivan Bilibin.In the original Russian. This work is part of a series of skazki, fairy tales, commissioned by the Tsari government in 1899, which helped to launch Ivan Bilibin's career. 'Marya Morevna', or 'The Death of Koschei the Deathless', is a Russian fairy tale about an evil immortal man named Koschei, who mances young women with his magic. Koshchei is an archetypal male antagonist in Russian folklore. In this tale, he is discovered chained in the dudgeon of a beautiful warrior princess, and, once released, terrorised those around him. This tale was originally by Alexander Afanasyev, who published nearly six hundred fairy and folk tales during his life. He is considered to be the Russian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm. Illustrated in colour throughout by Ivan Bilibin, who took part in the mir iskusstva.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Wraps are a little discoloured with light handling marks. Light edge wear to the wraps. A small amount of loss to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with a couple of scattered spots. Very Good . Ill.: Ivan Bilibin. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 909P4

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Sonstige Stichworte: Marya Morevna ivan bilibin alexander afanasyev the death of koschei the deathless ivan bilibin Ivan Bilibin

Janet & Allen Ahlberg

The Jolly Pocket Postman

London, Heinemann, 1995 . First edition. Hardback. The first edition of the third and final 'Jolly Postman' children's interactive picture book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg. The first edition of this delightful children's work, written and illustrated by Janet and Allen Ahlberg.A charming interactive children's picture book, in which a Jolly Postman delivers items to famous fairy-tale characters, including the Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, and Alice, from Alice and Wonderland.Illustrated throughout in colour, and with six envelopes, each retaining their original piece of illustrated ephemera, including folding miniature booklet, and a small magnifying glass, still in its original unopened plastic package. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Light fading to back strip, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally bright, with only one or two light handling marks. Minor closed tear to head of one envelope. Near Fine . Ill.: Janet & Allen Ahlberg. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: 892F59

Katalog: Children's Books

Sonstige Stichworte: Jolly Christmas Postman The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters children's picture book The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters Janet & Allen Ahlberg

Janet & Allen Ahlberg

The Jolly Christmas Postman

London, Heinemann, 1991 . First edition. Hardback. The first edition of this festive children's work, the winner of the 1991 Greenaway Medal for British children's book illustration. The first edition of this festive children's work, written and illustrated by Janet and Allen Ahlberg.A charming interactive children's picture book, in which a Jolly Postman delivers Christmas cards to several famous fairy-tale characters, including the Big Bad Wolf, Cinderella, and the Three Bears.Illustrated throughout in colour, and with six envelopes, each retaining their original piece of illustrated ephemera, including a folding miniature booklet, and a small jigsaw. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, fine. Light cockling to paper of rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. One or two light handling marks, with pages otherwise exceptionally clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Janet & Allen Ahlberg. Near Fine .

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Buchzahl: 892F15

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Sonstige Stichworte: Jolly Christmas Postman Kate Greenaway Medal The Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters Kate Greenaway Medal Janet & Allen Ahlberg

Cecil Aldin

The Black Puppy Book and the White Puppy Book

London, Henry Frowde and Hodder and Stoughton; Hodder and Stoughton, 1908-9 . Cloth. Delightfully illustrated by Cecil Aldin, present here are the famed illustrator's 'Black Puppy Book' and 'White Puppy Book&apos. Each illustrated volume features a humorous tale concerning a troublesome young pup. Smart copies of two charming early twentieth century illustrated children's books by artist and illustrator Cecil Aldin. Aldin was best known for his delightful paintings and sketches of animals, sports, and rural life, with both of these volumes illustrated throughout. With twelve colour plates to 'The White Puppy Book', and twelve to 'The Black Puppy Book', and further vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.Undated; both dated c1909 via Jisc. However 'The White Puppy Book' features the contemporary owner's inscription 'To Mollie from Dody, Christmas 1908' to the front free endpaper. In the publisher's original cloth backed pictorial paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail, and to board perimeters. 'The Black Puppy Book' endpapers renewed. Front hinge of 'The White Puppy Book' starting, with board holding firm, and inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with light spotting present to the first and last few leaves of 'The Black Puppy Book&apos. Very Good . Ill.: Cecil Aldin. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 832F27

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Sonstige Stichworte: puppy dogs cecil aldin animals dogs Cecil Aldin

Cecil Aldin

The Mongrel Puppy Book

London , Humphrey Milford, 1912. Cloth. A charmingly illustrated Cecil Aldin book on a mongrel puppy. A charming volume of puppy illustrations by Cecil Aldin. Cecil Aldin was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals and rural life. This volume has twelve colour plates of charming illustrations of a playful mongrel pup.Collated, complete. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart with some marks to the boards. Boards have come away from the pages. Internally, binding has come apart. All pages are present and generally clean and bright. Good Only . Ill.: Cecil Aldin. Good Only .

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Buchzahl: 838B45

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Sonstige Stichworte: Cecil Aldin puppy drawings children's puppy Cecil Aldin

Cecil Aldin; Richard Waylett

Puppy Tails

London, Lawrence & Jellicoe, 1912 . Cloth. Delightfully illustrated throughout, with colour plates by Cecil Aldin, this is a wonderfully amusing collection of short verses about the adventures of young dogs. First issue - actually it seems late 1911 as per inscription - and with 16 plates not ten. A lovely copy of this charming early twentieth century children's tale, with verse from Richard Waylett, and illustrated throughout by artist and illustrator Cecil Aldin.Aldin was best known for his delightful paintings and sketches of animals, sports, and rural life, humorously represented with this work's canine illustrations. Illustrated with sixteen colour plates. Collated, complete.The first edition; dates 1912 via Jisc and WorldCat. However, a former owner's inscription to the front free endpaper reads 'Mary Duncan 1911&apos. In the publisher's original cloth backed pictorial paper covered boards. Bumping to back strip head and tail, and board perimeters. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Rear hinge starting prior to final plate, with board holding firm. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with the area of spotting. Rust marks surrounding staples to final two leaves. Very Good . Ill.: Cecil Aldin. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 832F28

Katalog: Children's Books

Sonstige Stichworte: cecil aldin dogs puppy tails richard waylett dogs Cecil Aldin

Cecil Aldin

Willie Winkie&Apos;S Animal Book

London, Collins' Clear-Type Press, c1927. Cloth. A very scarce copy of this charming children's book, written and illustrated in colour by Cecil Aldin. Very scarce work. Illustrated with forty-two bright coloured plates. A collection of exciting and charming animal stories for children, from following Towser, the dog, through his day, to the mischievous doings of Bobby, the dog, with some other animals, and some little story animals who wore clothes. Written and illustrated by Cecil Aldin, a British artist and illustrator, best known for his sketches of animals. In the original quarter beige cloth with pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping. Minor chipping to the extremities and fading to the spine. The odd mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot or handling mark. The odd small closed tear to the extremities. Front endpaper and pastedown illustration has been painted with watercolours by a previous owner. Good . Ill.: Cecil Aldin. Good .

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Buchzahl: 874T53

Katalog: Children's Books

Sonstige Stichworte: Willie Winkie Animal Aldin Animal Cecil Aldin

Daphne Allen

The Birth of the Opal: A Child&Apos;S Fancies

London, George Allen & Company, 1913 . First edition. Cloth. Beautifully illustrated with tipped in colour plates by the author, this is a wonderful first edition children's poem authored by child painter Daphne Allen. The first edition of Daphne Allen's charming children's poem.Illustrated with twelve tipped in colour plates, and further vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.Published when Allen was only fourteen, Allen was an English artist who achieved recognition at an early age as a painter and illustrator. She later contributed illustrations to several publications including The Illustrated London News, The Sketch and Tatler.A beautiful early twentieth century children's book. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards. Bumping to spine head and tail, with minor marks to boards. Lacking front free endpaper, with front hinge a touch strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Daphne Allen. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 853F38

Katalog: Children's Books

Sonstige Stichworte: The Birth of the Opal Daphne Constance Allen A Child's Visions Daphne Constance Allen Daphne Allen

Chris Van Allsburg

Just a Dream

London , Jonathan Cape, 1991. First edition. Hardback. A first edition, signed copy of this hopeful children's book, from the library of Tom Maschler. A first edition copy. Signed to Regina and Tom Chris Van Allsburg 1992 to the title page. Illustrated by award winning artist Chris Van Allsburg this book is a hopeful exploration of the world and for the future. From the library of Tom Maschler and dedicated to him with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Tom Maschler was a noted publisher who headed Jonathan Cape for over three decades. This is significant as this work was published by Jonathan Cape. During his career, he helped to publish and discover works by Ernest Hemingway, Gabriel Garcia Marques, Ian McEwan, Salman Rushdie, Joseph Heller, John Lennon, and many other influential authors. He was also one of the key figures in the creation of the Booker Prize in 1969. In the original unclipped dust wrapper.  In the publisher's original hardback binding. Externally, excellent. Signed to Regina and Tom Chris Van Allsburg 1992 to the title page.  From the library of Tom Maschler with his bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. In the original unclipped dust wrapper which is also excellent.   Fine . Ill.: Chris Van Allsburg. Fine/Fine.

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Buchzahl: 854B72

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Sonstige Stichworte: Chris Van Allsburg Just a dream childrens Just a dream Chris Van Allsburg

Hans Christian Andersen

Danish Fairy Tales and Legends

Paisley, Alexander Gardner , c1910. Cloth. Illustrated edition of this anthology of Danish tales by the popular author of fairy tales Hans Christian Andersen. 'Verbatim reprint of the fourteen tales of the 1846 edition and of the remaining thirty-one of the second edition of 1852' (from Note). Originally published in Danish. English translation originally published as 'Danish fairy legends and tales&apos. With a memoir of the author and sixteen illustrations by W. H. Robinson, including coloured frontispiece. Collated, complete. Featuring famous fairy tales such as 'The Ugly Duckling,' 'The Little Mermaid,' 'The Emperor's New Clothes,' and many others. Written by Hans Christian Andersen, famous Danish author best remembered for his fairy tales, which have been translated in over 125 languages. Culturally, they are embedded in the West's collective consciousness presenting lessons of virtue and resilience which are appreciated by adults as well as children. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine, with some fading to spine, lightly marked to boards. Previous owner's gift inscription to half title in blue crayon. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: W. H. Robinson. Very Good .

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Buchzahl: 853A20

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Sonstige Stichworte: hans christan andersen fairy tales illustrated wh robinson fairy tales W. H. Robinson

Hans Christian Andersen

Fairy Stories

London, Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, 1917. Cloth. A colourfully illustrated collection of the popular and macabre fairy tales of Hans Christen Andersen, illustrated in colour throughout by Margaret W. Tarrant. A selection of the fantastical fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen.Andersen penned many beloved fairy tales noted for their darker tone, this volume including 'The Snow Queen', 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'Thumbelisa', and more.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, forty-four colour plates, and colour paste downs and endpapers.Collated, complete.Illustrated by Margaret Tarrant, an English illustrator known for her depictions of fairy-like children.Four pages of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, with a small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Rubbing to the pictorial onlay to the front board, and light rubbing to the spine and extremities. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Cloth to the extremity of the front board is a little cockled. Front hinge is a little strained but remains firm. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the half-title. Good . Ill.: Margaret W. Tarrant. Good .

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Buchzahl: 885P1

Katalog: Children's Books

Sonstige Stichworte: Fairy Stories hans christian andersen fairy tales margaret w. tarrant hans christian andersen Margaret W. Tarrant