ALGONQUIN CAT
(1980)
First edition of the story of Hamlet, the uncommonly intelligent cat, who lives at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City.
Chapter Books
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CAT
1941
First edition of these adventures of a Maltese cat from the cat's point of view, reminiscent of Soseki's famous Japanese novel, I AM A CAT.
SHADOW OF A BULL
1964
Lovely first edition of this Newbery Award winner about the son of a famous bullfighter in Spain.
AUNT JO'S SCRAP-BAG. SHAWL-STRAPS
1872
First edition of the second volume in Alcott's series of short stories for children, told from her nickname "Aunt Jo" that also refers to her beloved heroine in LITTLE WOMEN.
THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE
(1960)
Rare inscribed first edition of this classic Newbery Honor book.
THE GNOME KING OF OZ
(1927)
First edition, a lovely copy rarely found so bright — and rare in the original jacket.
STUART LITTLE IN THE SCHOOLROOM
[1962]
Special Christmas edition of this chapter from STUART LITTLE, published for the friends of the publisher to distribute as holiday gifts.
CALDECOTT & CO.: Notes on Books & Pictures
(1988)
First printing of this collection of essays by Sendak on illustrators and authors of children's books of the past, including Potter, Disney, Caldecott, Parrish, Claud Lovat Fraser and more.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
1964
First UK edition of the great chocolatier fantasy of desire fulfilled, a beautiful copy.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
(1967)
First UK edition of Dahl's escapist fruit adventure — a beautiful copy.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
1964
First edition, in the first issue dust jacket, of the great chocolatier fantasy of desire fulfilled, a beautiful copy.
THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE
(1960)
First edition of this classic Newbery Honor book — in exceptional condition.
A HERO AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A SANDWICH
(1973)
Rare first printing of this early Coretta Scott King Award-winner, the story of a young Black heroin addict's struggles.
THE SHORE ROAD MYSTERY
(1928)
First printing of the sixth book from the legendary Hardy Boys series, in exceptional condition.
THE CALL OF THE WILD
1903
First edition, first issue of one of the best-loved works of American literature, in scarce original dust jacket.
THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
(1970)
Gorgeous first printing of White's classic children's book.
CUENTOS MEXICANOS PARA NIÑOS
(1945)
First printing of this collection of Mexican regional stories — largely with animal main characters — with charming color illustrations.
GAY-NECK: The Story of a Pigeon
(1928)
Signed limited "John Newbery Medal Edition," issued to celebrate this early Newbery Medal winner — and the first winner written by an Asian American author.
THE BFG
(1982)
Deluxe limited first US edition of this Dahl classic, signed by both the author and illustrator.
DADDY-LONG-LEGS
1912
True first edition of this popular epistolary romance novel, following an US orphan girl's relationship with her mysterious benefactor while she attends women's college and embarks on a career as a writer.
MRS. PIGGLE-WIGGLE
(1947)
Scarce first edition of the first book in MacDonald's beloved midcentury series starring Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle, reclusive loner and psychological manipulator extraordinaire.
THE LIGHT PRINCESS
(1969)
First Sendak-illustrated edition of MacDonald's classic tale of a princess who learns to love a man more than she loves a lake.
CHINA'S LONG MARCH: 6,000 Miles of Danger
(1988)
First edition of this children's illustrated historical account of Mao Zedong's retreat with the Red Army from Chiang Kai-Shek's pursuing National Army, scarce inscribed by Fritz and Cheng.
THE ROAD TO OZ
(1909)
First edition of this joyfully printed Oz book, with gatherings of the paper in various colorful hues — lavender, pink, green, blue, and more — a beautiful, bright copy.
PIPETOWN SANDY
1905
Attractive edition of the March King's only book for young people, written nine years after he became an American icon with "Stars and Stripes Forever."
