THE JUNIPER TREE
First edition this collection of Grimm fairy tales specially selected by Sendak, with four translated by Randall Jarrell, fine in original jackets and slipcase.
First edition this collection of Grimm fairy tales specially selected by Sendak, with four translated by Randall Jarrell, fine in original jackets and slipcase.
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, glazed pictorial boards issue, published simultaneously with cloth/jacketed issue.
First edition of this tale from the Brothers Grimm, illustrated in color by Sendak – a great copy.
First edition of this miniature book, an early title from Frank and Eleanor Irwin's Hillside Press.
First printing of the Caldecott Award winner, featuring magnificent color illustrations by Zelinsky. Caldecott award winner.
Great picture book of the classic fairy tale with captivating colorful illustrations, in a larger format for easy use by young children.
29 fairy tales for reading aloud, from the classics to more unusual tales, including "Epaminondas And His Auntie."
First edition, first printing, the story behind the nursery rhyme of "This Little Piggy Went to Market,"a great copy.
First edition of this book of classic nursery rhymes adapted for cats with characteristically eccentric and charming illustrations by Wain.
First issue of this slightly off-center collection of classic children's stories in unusual settings.
Scarce first printing of this Dutch edition of PINOCCHIO, illustrated by one of the most significant children's book artists of the interwar years.
Early 20th-century "Golden Books" version of the Italian fairy tale, part of "the most attractive series of Children's Classics ever published."
Large format mid-century American edition, with great color cover image and frontispiece by Madsen and more than 50 full- and partial-page black-and-white images by Muheim.
First printing of the Rule-illustrated edition, a gorgeous book with vivid, stylized scenes in Art Deco style.
Boxed collection of coloring books on the theme of Disney's PINOCCHIO, released in theatres the same year – exceptionally well preserved, with vivid color wrappers.
Signed original watercolor entitled "Chased into the Lake," used as a double-page spread in Conover's FROGGIE WENT A-COURTING published by FSG in 1986.
Signed original watercolor entitled "Walking to the Wedding," used as a double-page spread in Conover's FROGGIE WENT A-COURTING, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 1986.
Signed finished watercolor used in Conover's 1989 book MOTHER GOOSE AND THE SLY FOX.
Original pen and ink drawing of a fairy boy with bees' wings, from the 1911 play for young people THE FAIRY CHANGELING – executed in the first part of Fanny Cory's long career.
Original pen and ink drawing of a fairy girl with moth wings, from the 1911 play for young people THE FAIRY CHANGELING – executed in the first part of Fanny Cory's long career.
First edition of this collection of twenty-six tales gathered by folklorist Harold Courlander, with charming illustrations.
Twelve Romanian fairy tales from two highly regarded figures in Romanian literature and illustration.
First edition of this Cinderella-like tale of a poor girl and the enchanted pitcher who helps her attain a better life.
Revised and updated edition of this collection of 21 Norwegian folktales, with dreamy illustrations and a new introduction by the d'Aulaires.
Scarce first printing of Denslow's illustrated edition, published soon after his break with L. Frank Baum over royalties for his artistic contributions to THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ.