MATILDA
(1988)
Lovely first US edition of Dahl's novel, still beloved by contemporary children and nostalgic adults alike.
1980s
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FABLES DE LA FONTAINE
(1981)
First US edition of this collection of fables executed in the style of an Renaissance manuscript, a facsimile of Marie Angel's original work.
SLEEPING BEAUTY & OTHER FAVOURITE FAIRY TALES
1982
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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
1983
Signed first Michael Foreman-illustrated edition of this classic holiday story.
POEMS FOR 7 YEAR-OLDS AND UNDER
(1983)
Signed first printing of this collection of poems for little readers, including works by e. e. cummings, Lewis Carroll, Shakespeare, and more.
SHAKESPEARE STORIES
1985
Signed first edition of this collection of Shakespeare plays retold in prose, including TWELFTH NIGHT, KING LEAR, THE TEMPEST, THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, HAMLET, ROMEO AND JULIET, and OTHELLO – illustrated by award-winning artist Michael Foreman.
POEMS FOR OVER 10 YEAR-OLDS
(1984)
First printing of this poetry collection for children who are growing into their reading skills, including works by Lewis Carroll, Rudyard Kipling, Ted Hughes, and more.
POEMS FOR 9 YEAR-OLDS AND UNDER
(1984)
Signed first printing of this collection of verse for budding poetry lovers, including poems by Edward Lear, T. S. Eliot, A. A. Milne, and more.
PETER PAN
(1987)
First Hague-illustrated edition of the classic story of the boy who never grew up and his adventures with the Darling children.
THE STORY OF DOCTOR DOLITTLE
(1997)
Signed first Hague-illustrated edition of this beloved tale of a bumbling docor who learns how to talk to animals – with original drawing of a monkey in a hat.
SWAN LAKE
1989
Exceptionally beautiful signed first edition of Helprin's novella, adapted from the plot of the Tchaikovsky ballet.
WAR HORSE
(1982)
First printing of the acclaimed YA novel, in which one brave horse connects the lives of people over the course of WWI — the basis for the award-winning play and the film of the same name by Steven Spielberg.
HUNCHES IN BUNCHES
(1982)
First edition, first printing of this humorous story of a boy who follows a variety of Hunches.
I AM NOT GOING TO GET UP TODAY!
(1987)
First edition, first printing of this extremely relatable Dr. Seuss story of a boy who refuses to get out of bed.
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