FAIRY TALES
First edition, American issue, of Clarke's first illustrated book, a stunning Beardsley-esque interpretation of the Danish fairy tales.
First edition, American issue, of Clarke's first illustrated book, a stunning Beardsley-esque interpretation of the Danish fairy tales.
Signed first printing of this collection of journal entries of a young spider, as he goes to school, makes friends with a fly, and causes havoc for human children on the playground.
Signed first printing of this Halloween tale of a young witch who decides to see for herself why they say humans are so scary – and makes a friend along the way.
Scarce first printing of this grim tale of Red, a miner in pre-WWII England whose longing for more out of life breaks him – in a stylish Art Deco dust jacket.
First issue of this apparently short-lived mag.
First edition of this hilarious and charming fairy tale from the Kingdom of Petland, illustrated by photographs of puppies and kittens dressed like the main players.
First edition of this photo-illustrated children's picture book of the Easter day adventures of four bunny siblings, illustrated with photos of real bunnies posed and dressed up as humans.
First US edition of this WWI-era adventure story of little Wally, who dreams his toy soldiers come to life to defeat the Germans.
Boxed issue of this periodical magazine published in New York, featuring a handsomely printed series of broadsides and small booklets of poetry, and short fiction. Contributors include Bill Zavatsky, Terry Stokes, James Tate, Jack Anderson, John Yau, Robert Bly, and Bob Heman.
First printing of this anthology of new Sherlock Holmes stories by Stephen King, Stuart Kaminsky, Lillian de la Torre, and others, published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the detective's first appearance in print.
Set of 38 monthly lesson plans for school art teachers, each containing a new column ("Intimate Comments in the Field of Art") with an overview of new publications and exhibitions, followed by an illustrated project for schoolchildren with target grade levels, working materials, educational goals, and detailed instructions.
First printing of this sizable reproduction of the original notebooks in which James Joyce wrote his masterwork.
Signed limited first edition of this collection with Mathews's best-known short story, along with six others.
Mathews on Jane Austen, Georges Perec, Lewis Carroll, Richard Wagner, and many other subjects. With two pages of photographs, printed on perforated paper.
Mathews' critical essays on Jane Austen, Georges Perec, Lewis Carroll, Richard Wagner, and many other subjects. With two bifold leaves of photographs of the author by Arthur Gerbault, printed on perforated paper and laid in.
Beautiful signed limited first edition of Mathews' recollections of Georges Perec. One of only 200 copies.
First edition poetry chapbook designed and printed letterpress by Rosmarie Waldrop. Offset cover by Linda Lutes.
Special limited first edition of this poetry chapbook, one of only 26 signed and lettered copies, designed and printed letterpress by Rosmarie Waldrop. Offset cover by Linda Lutes.
From an edition of 1000 copies.
Collection of six pieces, including Mathews' most famous short story, Country Cooking; The Orchard, his recollections of Georges Perec; and his brief Autobiography. With the author's prefatory notes on each piece.
Short prose vignettes, all variations on a theme, illustrated by Clemente's lithographs. Originally published in Marie Chaix's French translation, Plaisirs Singuliers, in 1983; this luxurious hand-bound production is its first appearance in English.
Beautifully hand-bound copy of Mathews' story, with the black-and-white drawings by Winkfield which served as its inspiration.
Scarce work from a fascinating press.
First edition of a set of little facsimiles of readers originally published in 1820 "to improve the morals and further the education of very young ladies and gentlemen" (prospectus).
A handsome copy of this first edition from Harry Northup, best known for his work as an actor, particularly in the films of Martin Scorsese. Inscribed to noted DC poet and musician Terence Winch.