COUSIN GRACE'S PRETTY STORY BOOKS NO. 4: NURSERY RHYMES
[circa 1850]
First edition of this scarce little collection of illustrated nursery rhymes, including classics like Little Miss Muffet and Bah Bah Black Sheep.
US American
ROBIN-HOOD
1895
First edition thus of a McLoughlin collection of classic ROBIN HOOD stories, in a die-cut book in the shape of the man himself.
THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF JACK AND THE BEAN STALK
[1843]
Very scarce antebellum US chapbook of the classic tale, with charming wood engravings.
RABBIT MAKES A MONKEY OF LION
(1989)
First printing of this adaptation of an Swahili folktale about animal escapades in pursuit of honey, with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney
AESOP'S FABLES
(2000)
First printing of this beautifully-illustrated collection of sixty of Aesop's beloved fables, from the Tortoise and the Hare to The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing and beyond.
THE NIGHTINGALE
(2002)
Signed first printing of this adaptation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen classic, set in Morocco with lush illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney.
THE UGLY DUCKLING
(1999)
Signed first printing of this new adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen story about the beauty of being yourself, with delightful illustrations by award-winning artist Jerry Pinkney – winner of a 2000 Caldecott Honor.
THE TIN SOLDIER
1945
Charming midcentury edition of the fairy tale classic, printed in large type with pictorial borders.
BEST IN CHILDREN'S BOOKS 1960 VOL. 40
1960
First printing of this delightful collection of children's stories, including the first Richard Scarry-illustrated edition of the Oz story "With Dorothy in Oz."
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
(1989)
First printing of this retelling of the classic fairytale, with lush illustrations by Jan Brett.
MINNIE, THE LITTLE FISH WHO LIVED IN A SHOE AND OTHER STORIES
(1931)
First issue of this slightly off-center collection of classic children's stories in unusual settings.
Original Art of a Fairy Boy "Bees'-Wings" from THE FAIRY CHANGELING
[not after 1911]
Original pen and ink drawing of a fairy boy with bees' wings, from the 1911 play for young people THE FAIRY CHANGELING – executed in the first part of Fanny Cory's long career.
EAST OF THE SUN AND WEST OF THE MOON
(1969)
Revised and updated edition of this collection of 21 Norwegian folktales, with dreamy illustrations and a new introduction by the d'Aulaires.
CLAYMORE AND KILT: TALES OF SCOTTISH KINGS AND CASTLES
(1967)
First printing of this collection of Scottish stories for young readers, with stylish illustrations by Leo and Diane Dillon.
THE RACE OF THE GOLDEN APPLES
(1991)
First printing of this retelling of the myth of Atalanta, who refuses to marry unless her suitor can beat her in a foot race – with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artistic duo Leo and Diane Dillon.
THE GIRL WHO DREAMED ONLY GEESE
(1997)
First printing, signed by the author and both illustrators, of this collection of retellings of Inuit stories, illustrated with Leo and Diane Dillon's "dramatic color paintings and exquisite black-and-white friezes" (jacket).
TALES FROM SILVER LANDS
1924
First printing of "one of the first children's books to feature South American folktales from indigenous peoples" (Library of Congress) — inscribed by multiple-Pulitzer-winner Carl Sandburg, to whom the book is dedicated.
MOTHER GOOSE
(1915)
Scarce first printing of this stunning edition of classic Mother Goose tales, illustrated in color on every page – in the publisher's box.
THE NUTCRACKER
(2003)
Signed first edition of this retelling of the beloved Christmas story, with the characters rendered in delightfully Golden Age style.
MICHAEL HAGUE'S FAVOURITE HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN FAIRY TALES
(1981)
First printing of this illustrated collection of beloved fairy tales, including "The Snow Queen," "Thumbelina," "The Little Mermaid," and "The Ugly Duckling."
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
(1983)
Signed first printing of this beautifully-illustrated retelling of the beloved fairytale, published before the Disney-fueled BEAUTY AND THE BEAST popularity wave.
THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF VIRTUES
(1995)
Signed first edition of this illustrated collection of moral tales and poems, including "The Honest Woodman," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and "The Little Red Hen."
TEN LITTLE BEARS: A COUNTING RHYME
(1999)
Signed first edition of this adorable ursine counting book by husband and wife team Michael and Kathleen Hague, with lively illustrations.
THE FEMALE FIGURE IN FAIRY TALE LITERATURE
(1997)
Catalogue 33 from fairy tale specialist and antiquarian book dealer Dan Hirsch.
ABOUT WISE MEN AND SIMPLETONS
(1972)
Signed first UK edition of this collection of fairy tale favorites and lesser-known Brothers Grimm stories, illustrated by award-winning artist Nonny Hogrogian.
