THE STORY OF MOTHER GOOSE
[circa 1911]
First edition of this evocatively illustrated MOTHER GOOSE book, a scarce and highly sought version in particularly nice condition.
Golden Age
CECIL ALDIN'S HAPPY FAMILY
1912
First edition thus, collecting a large group of Aldin-illustrated stories: a massive Aldin omnibus.
PUPPY TAILS
[circa 1912]
Lovely US edition of these verses on the hardships of a dog's life, much scarcer than the UK edition.
FAIRY TALES
[1916]
First edition, American issue, of Clarke's first illustrated book, a stunning Beardsley-esque interpretation of the Danish fairy tales.
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LA REINE DES NEIGES [STORIES FROM HANS ANDERSEN]
(1911)
First French trade edition, printed on vellum paper (same year as English), of Andersen's classic fairy tales illustrated by Dulac – altogether a beautiful book in amazing condition considering the nature of the binding.
STORIES FROM HANS ANDERSEN
(1911)
Signed limited first edition, one of 750 numbered copies signed by Dulac, of these classic fairy tales illustrated by the artist, including his justly acclaimed interpretations of "The Little Mermaid."
ANDERSEN'S FAIRY TALES
(1933)
First printing of this Art Deco-style interpretation of the classic Danish fairy tales, including "The Ugly Duckling," "The Emperor's New Clothes," "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," and more.
FAIRY TALES
[1924]
Signed limited edition, one of only 500 numbered copies signed by one of the greatest Golden-Age illustrators, Kay Nielsen.
FAIRY TALES
(1924)
First US trade edition with Nielsen's spectacular illustrations, among the greatest of all the many Golden Age interpretations of Andersen.
FAIRY TALES
(1932)
First Rackham-illustrated edition, US issue, an exceptional survival in the rare original dust jacket and pictorial publisher's box.
FAIRY TALES BY HANS ANDERSEN
(1932)
Signed limited first Rackham edition, one of only 500 copies for sale signed by Rackham – an exceptionally beautiful copy.
STORIES FROM HANS ANDERSEN
[1920]
First edition of this illustrated collection, with 14 of Andersen's fairy tales in a color palette similar to Ann Anderson's work.
HANS ANDERSEN'S FAIRY TALES
1913
Signed limited first edition, one of only 100 copies signed by Robinson, of this collected edition of the celebrated fairy tales by the Danish master of the form.
FAIRY TALES
[circa 1920]
First edition of this stunning Golden Age gift book of Andersen's popular tales, illustrated by the British artist best known for the Josephine books – in the original publishers box.
THE END OF ELFINTOWN
1894
First edition of these Irish verses about fairies, with beautiful Art Nouveau designs by Housman carrying distinct notes of Beardsley's style.
PETER PAN PORTFOLIO
1914
Lavish limited US edition of the striking portfolio version of Rackham's selected color plates from PETER PAN IN KENSINGTON GARDENS.
PETER PAN IN KENSINGTON GARDENS
1906
Signed limited true first edition, one of only 500 copies signed by Rackham.
PETER PAN IN KENSINGTON GARDENS
[1912]
Rackham's enlarged edition, with a new color plate and 7 new black-and-white illustrations not in the 1906 edition.
JUAN AND JUANITA
(1926)
Scarce Tenggren edition, first published in book form in 1887.
POOR CECCO
1925
Signed limited edition illustrated by Arthur Rackham, one of only 105 numbered copies signed by Bianco.
POOR CECCO
(1925)
The first US edition of this Rackham-illustrated tale of dolls and toys on a mission to rescue one of their own, by the author of THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, in the elusive original dust jacket.
HAPPY LITTLE PEOPLE
(1898)
First edition of this collection of stories and little verses, illustrated in a style strongly influenced by Maud Humphrey.
LITTLE BROTHER & LITTLE SISTER
(1917)
First edition of this collection of Grimm tales selected for this Rackham edition, in the rare original publisher's box.
STORIES TO TELL TO CHILDREN
(1912)
29 fairy tales for reading aloud, from the classics to more unusual tales, including "Epaminondas And His Auntie."
THE ARABIAN NIGHTS
[circa 1912]
Early edition of this Golden Age retelling of the 1001 Nights cycle of tales, featuring lavish illustrations by René Bull – with original watercolor.
