THE AIMER GATE
(1978)
First printing of the fourth book in Alan Garner's semi-biographical Stone Book series, focusing on a moment in Cheshire during WWI — with illustrations by award-winning artist Michael Foreman.
1970s
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GRANNY REARDUN
(1977)
First printing of the third book in Alan Garner's semi-biographical Stone Book series, which finds a boy having to make a difficult decision when stonemason work dries up — with illustrations by award-winning artist Michael Foreman.
HORACE HIGBY, COXSWAIN OF THE CREW
(1971)
First printing of this delightful story of a nerdy boy who uses his intellect to drive a rowing team to success — scarce, particularly in dust jacket.
THE BEACHCOMBERS
(1972)
First printing of this rather haunting tale of a young boy's very unusual holiday on the coast, as he learns the difference between cruel scavengers and the ethereal BEACHCOMBERS – with atmospheric illustrations by Errol Le Cain.
THE BAT-POET
(1977)
First UK edition, featuring wonderfully detailed illustrations by Maurice Sendak to accompany poems by Jarrell.
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Adventures And Misadventures In The Realm of Children's Literature
1971
First printing of this study of popular children's literature, with a chapter on and illustrated by Sendak.
ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
(1976)
First printing of the second ever Newbery Medal-winning book by a Black author, the story of the Mississippi-based Logan family during the Depression.
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