Three Original Fairy-Tale Drawings
Three large finished pen and ink drawings by the British illustrator, whose subjects include a witch with very attentive cat companion, a wizard caught lurking by two courtiers, and a tense throne-room scene.
Three large finished pen and ink drawings by the British illustrator, whose subjects include a witch with very attentive cat companion, a wizard caught lurking by two courtiers, and a tense throne-room scene.
Deluxe large paper edition, limited to 500 copies, featuring Japanese folk tales gathered by a Tokyo-born British woman.
Signed reissue of this classic tale from the Brothers Grimm, with striking illustrations by Susan Jeffers.
Inscribed later printing with an original watercolor by Yashima, this illustrated collection of Korean folk tales "changed, elaborated, and combined" these stories for an American audience.
Turn-of-the-century Christmas Stocking Series book, featuring original fairy tales starring a boy-monkey named Snug that lives in Way-Over-There.
A title in the Altemus Wee Books for Wee Folks series, with every page of text facing a lovely full-page color illustration.
First edition of this detailed kid's narrative of the history of each animal in the visiting circus.
Signed early printing of this retelling of the beloved alarmist tale, this version featuring Foxy Loxy engaging in stolen valor – with original drawing of Chicken Little.
Signed first printing of this delightfully chaotic counting book based on the beloved nursery rhyme (with the notable addition of baby velociraptors), with original drawing of a dog and inscribed postcard.
Inscribed first printing of this wonderful story about John "Appleseed" Chapman, along with an inscribed copy of the proof.
First printing of this particularly chaotic version of the compounding rhyme, with hilarious illustrations by Steven Kellogg.
First printing of Kelly's own version of classic Mother Goose rhymes plus his version of Who Stole the Tarts from ALICE IN WONDERLAND.
First printing of this colorful retelling of the classic nursery rhyme, with a decidedly happier ending.
Illustrated edition of classic tales by the Russian fabulist, with lithographs by the illustrator well known for his art depicting folktales.
First edition of this collection of fairy tales from the foothills of Bohemia, with beautiful color plates by Václav Náhlíček.
Scarce first edition of this sequel to THE CONCEITED PIG, in which the heroine tries to alert the Queen that stars are falling from the sky.
Inscribed first printing of this adaptation of The Three Little Pigs, printed and set in Hawai'i, signed by both author and illustrator.
First edition, first printing, the classic tale of the Old Woman and Her Pig retold by Lamont, a great copy.
Interestingly re-formatted edition of THE BLUE FAIRY BOOK, featuring adapted selections of fairy tales by the eminent Victorian folklorist, including Ali Baba, Aladdin, Master Maid, Trusty John, and the Goose Girl.
Large paper presentation copy of this original tale of fairies by the fairy tale taste-maker of Victorian nurseries.
First edition, deluxe limited large paper issue, of Lang's second authored fairy tale (after PRINCESS NOBODY, 1884), set in Scotland and with occasional Scottish dialect.
First edition of Lang's second authored fairy tale (after PRINCESS NOBODY, 1884), set in Scotland and with occasional Scottish dialect.
Early 20th century US edition of this classic book of fairy tales with a different binding style than the first edition, still elaborately designed for a gift audience.
First printing of this collection of tales from the ancient cycle of Reynard the Fox, the prototypical trickster figure – with stylish illustrations.
First edition of this collection of stories and verses for children by Constance Savery, Padraic Colum, Eunice Tietjens, and several others, difficult to find intact in the rare original dust jacket.