THE FIR TREE
(1970)
First edition thus of Burkett's illustrated interpretation of Anderesn's classic tale.
Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes
THE FAIRY TALES OF PERRAULT
[1922]
Beautiful collection of classic fairy tales including "Little Red Riding Hood" and "Cinderella," illustrated by a leader of the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement.
FAERIES
(1978)
First edition of this collaboration between two of the 20th century's most influential fantasy concept designers, a catalogue of faerie types and their histories.
THE LITTLE MERMAID
(1994)
First Hague-illustrated edition of the classic tragic fairytale.
A FROG HE WOULD A-WOOING GO
1981
Elegant fine-press limited edition of the classic English folk song, drawing on Japanese aesthetics in bookbinding and paper choices.
FORTUNIA
(1974)
Signed limited first edition of this retelling of the classic French fairy tale, the story of a kind girl who inherits a pot of carnations with a magical secret.
THE KING OF THE HUMMINGBIRDS AND OTHER TALES
(1977)
First edition of this collection of four fairy tales by the GRENDEL author.
POP GOES THE WEASEL!
(1987)
First edition of this cheerful interactive pop-up book of nursery rhymes, with moveable illustrations on every page.
YTEK AND THE ARCTIC ORCHID
(1981)
First printing of this retelling of an Inuit legend of a young shaman who sets out to find a missing caribou herd, illustrated in a style reminiscent of the Dillons.
THE BOOK THAT JACK WROTE
(1994)
Signed first printing of this bibliographic version of the classic "The House that Jack Built" rhyme.
ROOTABAGA STORIES PART TWO
(1989)
First printing of the second volume of original American fairy tales by the Pulitzer-winning writer, with delightful illustrations by Michael Hague.
BEDTIME STORIES
(2002)
Signed first printing of this cozy collection of original sleepytime tales by Monty Python's Terry Jones and actress Nanette Newman, charmingly illustrated by award-winning artist Michael Foreman.
THE HUNTER
(2000)
Signed first printing of this retelling of a classic Chinese folktale about a hunter who sacrifices everything for his village.
THE JUNIPER TREE
(1973)
First edition this collection of Grimm fairy tales specially selected by Sendak, with four translated by Randall Jarrell, fine in original jackets and slipcase.
THIS IS THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT
[circa 1890]
Scarce Victorian shape book of this classic rhyme, die-cut in the form of a house.
FROG WHO WOULD A WOOING GO
[1858]
Rare and spunky children's chapbook of the classic English folk song (also known as "Frog Went a-Courting"), with expressive hand-colored wood engravings.
FAIRY TALES
[circa 1875]
Striking Gilded-Age edition of Andersen's fairy tales, featuring full-page chromolithographs executed by Emrik & Binger.
FAIRY GARLAND
(1928)
Signed limited large paper edition, one of 1000 numbered copies signed by Dulac, along with a letter by Dulac expressing strong opinions about critics, opera, and the English composer Isidore de Lara.
FAIRY TALES
[1916]
First edition, US issue, of Clarke's first illustrated book, a stunning Beardsley-esque interpretation of the Danish fairy tales.
AUNT LOUISA'S KEEPSAKE
1868
Beautifully illustrated Victorian collection of tales to be read in different seasons, featuring chromolithographs by Kronheim and Dalziels.
SINDBAD THE SAILOR AND OTHER STORIES FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
[1914]
Signed limited edition, one of only 500 numbered copies signed by Dulac.
THE SWINEHERD
[circa 1929]
Stunning Art Nouveau-style illustrated edition of Andersen's fairy tale, printed in Bavaria with rich full-page color lithographs.
DAVID BRETT QUATRE HISTOIRES AMUSANTES
circa 1907
Rare French edition of DAVID BRETT'S NURSERY BOOK, featuring four classic fairy tales lavishly illustrated in large format and printed on textured paper.
THE OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A SHOE
[circa 1891]
Striking chromolithographed shape book of the classic nursery rhyme with cover image of a realistic late Victorian shoe.
STORIES FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
(1907)
Signed limited edition, one of only 350 numbered copies signed by Dulac, of the book that launched his career with gift-book publisher Hodder & Stoughton, a beautiful copy.
