THE CALL OF THE WILD
First edition, first issue of one of the best-loved works of American literature, in scarce original dust jacket.
First edition, first issue of one of the best-loved works of American literature, in scarce original dust jacket.
First edition, first printing of the follow up to THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ.
First US edition of the first book written and illustrated by Robinson, a quixotic comedy of contraptions, printed in Great Britain and published the same year as the UK first.
First edition and only printing of this "summer comedy" self-published by Baum, set near Lake Michigan where Baum wrote many of his books, an exceptional copy.
First edition of this joyfully printed Oz book, with gatherings of the paper in various colorful hues — lavender, pink, green, blue, and more — a beautiful, bright copy.
First printing, state A, of the continuing travels of Tom Sawyer, with authorial responsibility assigned to "Huck Finn, edited by Mark Twain."
First edition of this "tale for boys," a pioneering novel of juvenile adventure fiction.
First edition of this collection of stories themed around the values of the Girl Guides/Girl Scouts, in the rare original dust jacket.
First edition of this classic story of the life and domestication of an Alaskan wolfdog.
First edition, first state of the children's fantasy novel by Baum published in the early days of his Oz success (and considered by many critics to be within the Oz universe) – a beautiful copy.
First US edition of this unusual children's story from the author of HORATIO HORNBLOWER, with charming illustrations by Newbery-winning artist Robert Lawson.
First edition of this amusing Punch and Judy-style interpretation of the history of France, from the ancient Gauls to Napoleon's exile to St. Helena.
Uncommon edition of an uncommon Wain title, with his black and red drawings illustrating such verses as "The Naughty Fishes," "The Disobedient Kitten," and "The Lodging-House Cat."
First edition of the 2nd book in Baum's YA detective series, with a striking ombre binding design.
First edition of this group of fairy and fantasy stories, enchantingly illustrated by the New Zealander artist – exceptionally scarce in this condition.
Second printing (as tentatively noted in BAL), of the bucolic classic, a beautiful copy.
First edition of the parallel stories of Peter the fox terrier, raised as a hunting dog, and White-Ear the fox, with illustrations by Cecil Aldin.
Intriguing US American fantasy story book, featuring fairies of various kinds.
First printing of this early Newbery Medal-winning story of life in 1890's New York, following young Lucinda as she explores the city and deals with growing up and loss.
First edition of this Edwardian fairy tale collection with mermen and elves, extensively illustrated in Art Nouveau style and featuring a pictorial cloth design in both gilt and silver.
A delightful Mother Goose book, in which dozens of favorite characters appear in short stories instead of the traditional rhyme format.
First edition, first printing, of this installment in the Hollow Tree series featuring humanized animals with striking line illustrations by series illustrator Condé.
German almanac-esque publication for children, containing calendars, stories, music, illustrations, and an original poster folded into the rear pocket.
First edition of this collection of stories capturing everyday life for children growing up at the turn of the 20th century.
Unusually charming (and sometimes slightly surreal) book of ideas for toys made from everyday objects and food, accompanied by stories and poems.