![Nye Eventyr [New Fairy Tales]. Hans Christian ANDERSEN.](/pictures/thumb/01243.jpg?v=1478034252)
Copenhagen: C.A. Reitzel, 1845-1848. The Original Stories That Catapulted Andersen to Fame ANDERSEN, Hans Christian. Nye Eventyr. Kjøbenhavn: C.A. Reitzel, 1845-1848. First edition, complete, two volumes (collections) bound together, of Anderson's second series of fairy tales, the first issue of Collection Two, the second issue of Collection One. Small octavo (6... More
London: Richard Bentley, 1864. "The moral of this story shows, Though knaves on women oft impose, That men are sometimes quite as green, But hold their tongues themselves to screen" (Hans Christian Andersen) [ANDERSEN, Hans Christian]. BUSHBY, Mrs. Anne, editor and translator. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. A Series of Popular Stories... More
London: Charles Tilt, 1830. "Handsome and Interesting Ornaments for the Drawing-Room Table" ANDREWS, James. Flora's Gems: or, The Treasures of the Parterre. Twelve Bouquets, drawn and coloured from nature, by James Andrews. With Poetical Illustrations, by Louisa Anne Twamley. London: Charles Tilt, [1830]. First edition. Folio (14 1/2 x 10... More
A Sweet, Original Illustration Featuring a Well-Known Nursery Rhyme ANGLUND, Joan Walsh, artist. "Mary had a little lamb". [n.p., n.d.]. Original pen, ink and watercolor illustration, signed "Joan Walsh Anglund" along lower edge. Image size: 9 3/8 x 7 3/8 inches; 238 x 186 mm. Beautifully matted, framed and glazed. (Frame size: 15 3/8... More
Paris: Vivantium Gualtherot, 1553. "Cosmographia is About the World, Which Consists of Four Elements: Earth, Water, Air, and Fire" APIANUS, Petrus. Cosmographia Petri Apiani, per gemmam Frisium apud Lovanienses Medicum & Mathematicum insigne, iam demum ab omnibus vindicata mendis, ac nonnullis quoque locis aucta, figurisque novis illustrata: Additis eiusdem argumenti libellis... More
London: Charles Knight and Co.,, 1839. The First Lane Translation [ARABIAN NIGHTS]. The Thousand and One Nights, Commonly Called, in England, The Arabian Nights’ Entertainments. A new translation from the Arabic, with copious notes. By Edward William Lane… Illustrated by many hundred engravings on wood, from original designs by William... More
San Francisco: Arion Press, 1997. One of 250 Copies Signed By and With a Photogravure by Jim Dine [ARION PRESS]. JAMES, Henry. DINE, Jim (photographer). The Madonna of the Future. San Francisco: Arion Press, 1997. Limited to 250 numbered copies, signed by Jim Dine, this being copy number 180. Quarto (12... More
San Francisco: Arion Press, 1998. The Arion Alienist One of 250 Copies Signed by the Artist [ARION PRESS]. MACHADO DE ASSIS, Joaquim Maria. DUNHAM, Carroll (illust.). The Alienist. Translated from the Portuguese with an Afterword by Alfred Mac Adam. With Twelve Drawings by Carroll Dunham. San Francisco, Arion Press, 1998. Limited to... More
San Francisco: Arion Press, 1992. Mamet's Masterpiece Signed by the Author and the Artist [ARION PRESS]. MAMET, David. McCurdy, Michael (artist). American Buffalo. A Play by David Mamet. With Wood Engravings by Michael McCurdy. San Francisco: Arion Press, 1992. Limited to 400 numbered copies for sale signed by the author and artist, this... More
London [&] Paris: Rudolph Ackermann [&] Galignani & Co., 1853. "O, my dearest Caroline! I am thine, you are mine; O, my dearest Caroline!" From the Library of The Duke of Gloucester [ARMSTRONG, William Henry]. O'BRADLEY, Arthur, pseudonym. The Gretna-Green Bolt-a, or, Young Ladies' Man-ual. Edited by Arthur O'Bradley, Esq. London [&] Paris... More
London: Macmillan, 1903. A Finely Bound Set ARNOLD, Matthew. The Works of Matthew Arnold. London: Macmillan and Co., 1903-1904. Edition de Luxe. Limited to 775 copies. Fifteen octavo volumes. Engraved frontispiece portrait in Volume I. Bound by MacDonald of New York in three-quarter teal morocco gilt over marbled boards. Spines decoratively... More
Chelsea: StJ. Hornby, 1922. The Fine Ashendene St. Francis With Fifty-Three Superb Woodcuts by Charles March Gere ASHENDENE PRESS. I Fioretti Del Glorioso Poverello Di Cristo S. Francesco Di Assisi. StJ. Hornby: Chelsea, 1922. One of 200 copies (out of a total of 240) printed on Batchelor paper with Hammer and Anvil... More
Chelsea: StJ. Hornby, 1903. With Initial Letters Hand Painted in Gold, Red and Blue by Graily Hewitt ASHENDENE PRESS. Quinti Horati Flacci Carmina Alcaica. StJ. Hornby: Chelsea in aedibus, 1903. One of 150 copies (out of a total of 175) printed on Japanese paper. Small octavo (7 3/16 x 5 inches;... More
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1929. "Thumbed to Loving Death in Nurseries, Generation after Generation". [ATTWELL, Mabel Lucie, illustrator]. BARRIE, J.M. Peter Pan and Wendy. London: Hodder and Stoughton [1929]. Later edition. Royal octavo (9 3/16 x 6 1/4 inches; 233 x 160 mm.). 320 pp. Twelve mounted color plates and numerous... More
Paris: Chez Jean Camusat, 1637. Widely Seen As The First Western Autobiography Ever Written The Rare First Edition Translated from Latin into French by René de Seriziers Only One Copy Located in Libraries Worldwide AUGUSTINE of HIPPO, Saint. SERIZIERS, R.P., translator. Les Confessions de Saint Augustin. Traduites par le S.P. Paris: Jean Camusat... More
Paris: Apud Jacob Bessin, 1614. Scarce Life of St. Augustine [AUGUSTINE of HIPPO, Saint]. ANGELIS, Ludovico de. De Vita, et Laudibus S.P.N. AVR. Augustini. Hipponensis Episcopi, et ecclesia Doctoris eximij. Libri Six. Recogniti secunda editione, & in compendium, à suo auctore R.P.F. Ludovico de Angelis, Portuensi, Lusitano, Ordinis Eremit. alumno &... More
![["The Tailor and His Two Apprentices"]. AUTOMATON.](/pictures/thumb/02129.jpg?v=1478034343)
[Philadelphia]: Shoenhut, 1890. An Automaton After Meggendorfer [AUTOMATON]. [“The Tailor and His Two Apprentices”]. [Philadelphia: Schoenhut, n.d. c. 1890-1900] Boxed automaton. Image size: 11 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches; 293 x 395 mm. Box size: 13 5/8 x 17 5/8 x 5 1/8 inches; 345 x 447 x 130 mm. Three cardboard... More
London: Printed for J. Johnson, W. J. and J. Richardson, Otridge and Son, 1803. A Fine Rasher of Bacon in Calf BACON, Francis. The Works of Francis Bacon, Baron of Verulam, Viscount St. Alban, and Lord High Chancellor of England. In Ten Volumes. London: Printed for J. Johnson…by H. Bryer, 1803. Ten octavo... More
London: Macmillan and Co., 1874. Sir Samuel Baker's Ismailïa BAKER, Sir Samuel W. Ismailïa: A Narrative of the Expedition to Central Africa for the Suppression of the Slave Trade. Organized by Ismail, Khedive of Egypt. By Sir Samuel W. Baker.… With maps, portraits, and upward of fifty full-page illustrations by Zwecker... More
London: Macmillan and Co., 1867. A Classic of Exploration and Big Game Hunting BAKER, Sir Samuel W. The Nile Tributaries of Abyssinia, and the Sword Hunters of the Hamram Arabs. London: Macmillan and Co., 1867. First edition. Octavo (8 3/4 x 5 9/16 inches; 221 x 141 mm.). xx11, [2], 596... More
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1922. Large Paper Edition BARRIE, J.M. Courage. London: Hodder and Stoughton, (1922). First edition in book form, the large paper edition. Octavo (8 5/8 x 5 6/8 in; 219 x 142 mm.). [viii], [36] pp. Original white faux-vellum lettered in gilt on front cover and spine, with gilt ornament... More
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1913. A Finely Bound Set of J. M. Barrie - the Creator of Peter Pan BARRIE, J.M. The Kirriemuir Edition of the Works of J.M. Barrie. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1913. Limited to One Thousand Sets, numbered and signed by the publishers. Ten large octavo volumes (9... More
Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merrill Company Publishers, 1901. An 'Electrical' Fairy Tale BAUM, L. Frank. The Master Key. An electrical fairy tale. Founded upon the mysteries of electricity and the optimism of its devotees. It was written for boys, but others may read it. Illustrations by F.Y. Cory. Indianapolis: The Bowen-Merrill Company Publishers... More
[London]: Hodder & Stoughton, 1913. "Miss Pinkerton's Academy for Young Ladies" BAUMER, Lewis, illustrator. THACKERAY, Henry Makepeace. Vanity Fair. Illustrated in Colour by Lewis Baumer. [London]: Hodder & Stoughton, [1913]. Large quarto (10 15/16 x 8 3/8 inches; 277 x 211 mm.). xviii; 483 [1] blank. Twenty mounted color plates with... More
![[Two Young Girls at the Fairground]. Doreen BAXTER, artist.](/pictures/thumb/03998.jpg?v=1479343062)
: , 1957. A Beautifully Framed Ink Illustration With a Pretty Printed Mat Adorned With a Ribbon BAXTER, Doreen, artist. [Two Young Girls at the Fairground] From Wonderland Tales. [n.p., ca. 1957]. Original pen and ink illustration, signed "Doreen Baxter" on lower right-hand corner. Image size: 4 3/8 x 6 7/8 inches; 111 x.... More
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