VICAR OF WAKEFIELD
(1929)
First Rackham edition, with a large half-page pen-and-ink drawing signed and dated in the year of publication by Rackham depicting two characters from the book.
Original Art
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SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER
[1912]
Signed limited edition of only 350 numbered copies signed by Thomson – this a presentation copy, not numbered, with an original signed drawing of a character from the book.
Chalk Talk Drawings for THE BIG SNOW
1948
Collection of eight large original charcoal and chalk drawings featuring scenes from THE BIG SNOW, presented as part of a live promotional event for the 1948 NEW YORK TIMES Boys' and Girls' Book Fair.
Illustration Photo Proofs for LITTLE APPALOOSA
[not after 1949]
Original photo proofs of Berta and Elmer Hader's 1949 LITTLE APPALOOSA, the story of a boy and his spotted pony – evidence of the pre-production process for a mid-century picture book.
Original Study For CRICKET: The Story of a Little Circus Pony
[no later than 1938]
Original large painted image of a circus monkey riding a pony, depicted exactly as these characters appear in the Haders' book CRICKET, but in a different pose not used in the final book.
DECK THE HALLS
(1991)
First printing of this sweet little Christmas book, following Beatrix Potter-like animals as they prepare for the holiday, signed by Hague with an additional original drawing of a sprig of holly.
Original art of gnomes and fairies
[1973]
Signed original watercolor by Hague, a very early portfolio piece.
Original art: cover image for GALLANT LITTLE PATRIOTS
1898
Signed and dated watercolor on board for a Gilded-Age children's book featuring cherubic kids dressed as real American heroes and heroines.
Original art: "Rosa"
[circa 1890]
Signed original watercolor for a line of greeting cards by Louis Prang, "The Father of the American Christmas Card."
PEER GYNT
(1936)
Signed limited edition, one of only 460 copies signed by Rackham, of this popular play based on a Norwegian fairy tale — accompanied by the original drawing that appears on page 78 of the text.
Original Pen-and-Ink Illustrations for "A Very Queer Thing"
[circa 1930s or 40s]
Two original pen-and-ink drawings for a short story by Enid Blyton – an interesting example of the kinds of changes that occur when a story is re-published.
THE ART OF MAURICE SENDAK
(1980)
First printing, a fine copy in the original printed glassine, inscribed by Sendak and with an original pen drawing of a Wild Thing.
Original art for the short story "The Lady of the Stars"
[no later than 1921]
Original pen-and-ink drawing, signed by Lathrop, for a fairy tale short story by Demetra Vaka, published as "The Lady of the Stars" in ASIA MAGAZINE.
Original art from DRUMS OF MONMOUTH
[no later than 1935]
Two finished pen-and-ink drawings for Emma Sterne's book, published by Dodd Mead in 1935.
THE BOOK OF PIGERICKS
(1983)
First edition of this charming book of illustrated pig limericks, inscribed by the author with an accompanying original drawing.
JINGLETOWN
(1941)
Original ad-hoc mockup for a never-published children's book by US illustrator Andrew Loomis.
Two Original Illustrator's Mockups for THE DEVIL'S TAIL
[circa 1978]
Pair of mockups for the 1978 picture book THE DEVIL'S TAIL, featuring two different layouts for the text and McPhail's illustrations.
Original Art from THE BOOK OF NAH-WEE
[circa 1932]
Matted watercolor of two children served seed cakes.
Original drawing from SHANTY ANN
[no later than 1935]
Large pen and ink drawing with pencil shading from SHANTY ANN, by Grace Moon and illustrated by Carol Moon, published in 1935 by Frederick A. Stokes.
Mockup with Original Watercolors for FUNNY BUNNIES
[no later than 1905]
Beautiful mockup with original watercolors and line-drawings for the 1905 FUNNY BUNNIES picture book, with manuscript notes.
Original art: endpaper vignette from OTTO AT SEA
[no later than 1936]
Original drawing in color that would be used in the endpaper design of OTTO AT SEA – from the collection of Barbara Bader, author of the authoritative reference work AMERICAN PICTUREBOOKS.
Original watercolor
1937
Early and beautiful large original watercolor signed by Leo Politi and dated 1937.
TALES OF THE LOS ANGELES PARKS
(1966)
Beautifully signed first edition, with Politi's hand-drawn watercolor embellishments decorating his warm personal inscription.
THE GARGOYLE ON THE ROOF
(1999)
First printing of this spooky collection of poetry about werewolves, vampires, and more, signed by the author and inscribed by the illustrator with an original drawing.
Original art: Peek-A-Books Among the Flowers
Signed original watercolor depicting 3 little Peek-A-Boos walking through the woods, each carrying a different bouquet of flowers, in rich and vivid colors.
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