PIG TALES
Four original fairy tales about pigs from the great turn-of-the-century children's publisher Nister: a charming book.
Four original fairy tales about pigs from the great turn-of-the-century children's publisher Nister: a charming book.
First edition of Wodehouse's comic children's retelling of the William Tell legend, written "rapidly for cash rather than art" (Phelps) to accompany Dadd's existing illustrations, with verse accompaniments by John W. Houghton.
Signed first US trade edition of this book of traditional nursery rhymes, newly illustrated by Maurice Sendak.
First edition one of the earliest collections of Andersen's fairy tales to be translated into English.
First collected edition of this set of brand-new fairy tales by Monty Python's Terry Jones, illustrated by the incomparable Michael Foreman.
First US edition of this magical collection of 12 tales from old Cornwall, populated by mermaids, spriggans, and witches.
First edition of this this magical collection of 12 tales from old Cornwall, populated by mermaids, spriggans, and witches.
First US edition of this magical collection of 12 tales from old Cornwall, populated by mermaids, spriggans, and witches.
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 retelling of a Chinese folktale about the zodiac animals, in which the Emperor seeks to decide who should rule over the others as the Beast of the First Year.
First printing of this beautiful Errol Le Cain-illustrated edition of the classic fairy tale.
First trade edition of this stunningly illustrated collection of Aesop's fables: Detmold at his best.
First Rackham-illustrated edition, US issue, an exceptional survival in the rare original dust jacket and pictorial publisher's box.
First printing of this charming collection of stories about gnomes, fairies, and various forest friends, with delightful illustrations.
Scarce first Le Cain edition of this classic fairy tale, which earned Le Cain his third Greenaway commendation.
Updated and expanded edition with Rackham's illustrations, first published in 1898 but here published in a new deluxe format with new work by Rackham.
Signed first printing of this modern fairy tale of China, in which a princess with super strength competes with her unworthy suitors.
Signed first printing of this collection of new translations of beloved fairy tales including SLEEPING BEAUTY, LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – winner of both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award for illustration.
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.
First printing of this classic collection of magical stories from Arabia, India, and Persia, retold with a younger audience in mind – with bookplate signed by Michael Foreman laid in.
First printing of this collection of beloved Japanese tales, including Momotaro and the Ogre of Rashomon.
Signed first printing of this collection of original fairy tales by Monty Python's Terry Jones, with fabulous illustrations by Michael Foreman.
First printing of this charmingly-illustrated collection of fairy tales from different cultures and around the world.
First printing of this collection of brand-new fairy tales by Monty Python's Terry Jones, including stories of dinosaurs, mermaids, and dancing horses.
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.