TEETOCK AND PEEKO
Utterly disarming handmade children's book, detailing the story of the titular monkeys.
Utterly disarming handmade children's book, detailing the story of the titular monkeys.
Signed original finished pen-and-ink drawing used in the RAGGEDY ANIMAL BOOK published by Rand McNally in 1928.
Original finished pen-and-ink drawing signed by Cady, used in THE RAGGEDY ANIMAL BOOK published by Rand McNally in 1928.
Original finished pen-and-ink drawing signed by Cady, used in THE RAGGEDY ANIMAL BOOK published by Rand McNally in 1928.
Signed finished watercolor used in Conover's 1989 book MOTHER GOOSE AND THE SLY FOX.
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.
Original pen and ink drawing of a fairy girl with moth wings, from the 1911 play for young people THE FAIRY CHANGELING – executed in the first part of Fanny Cory's long career.
Spectacular first printing of the d'Aulaires' illustrated biography of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, with charming original watercolor and inscription.
First printing, set in Connecticut during the American Revolution, signed by Weisgard with a simple ink sketch of the titular rooster.
Large and wonderful finished pen-and-ink drawing that would later be published in the book YE OLD TIME NURSERY RHYMES BY MOTHER GOOSE.
Large and dynamic finished pen-and-ink drawing, later published after its rediscovery in the book YE OLD TIME NURSERY RHYMES BY MOTHER GOOSE.
Large and wonderful finished pen-and-ink drawing that would later be published in the book YE OLD TIME NURSERY RHYMES BY MOTHER GOOSE.
Large fairy watercolor, ink, and tempera image used as the wrap-around cover image of TWINKIE TOWN TALES Book No. 2.
Wonderful signed and finished pen-and-ink study for the illustration appearing in Gág's Caldecott Medal Honor Book, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS.
First Rackham edition, with a large half-page pen-and-ink drawing signed and dated in the year of publication by Rackham depicting two characters from the book.
Signed limited edition of only 350 numbered copies signed by Thomson – this a presentation copy, not numbered, with an original signed drawing of a character from the book.
Collection of eight large original charcoal and chalk drawings featuring scenes from THE BIG SNOW, presented as part of a live promotional event for the 1948 NEW YORK TIMES Boys' and Girls' Book Fair.
Original photo proofs of Berta and Elmer Hader's 1949 LITTLE APPALOOSA, the story of a boy and his spotted pony – evidence of the pre-production process for a mid-century picture book.
First printing of this sweet little Christmas book, following Beatrix Potter-like animals as they prepare for the holiday, signed by Hague with an additional original drawing of a sprig of holly.
Signed original watercolor by Hague, a very early portfolio piece.
Signed limited edition, one of only 460 copies signed by Rackham, of this popular play based on a Norwegian fairy tale — accompanied by the original drawing that appears on page 78 of the text.
Three large finished pen and ink drawings by the British illustrator, whose subjects include a witch with very attentive cat companion, a wizard caught lurking by two courtiers, and a tense throne-room scene.
Two original pen-and-ink drawings for a short story by Enid Blyton – an interesting example of the kinds of changes that occur when a story is re-published.
First printing, a fine copy in the original printed glassine, inscribed by Sendak and with an original pen drawing of a Wild Thing.
Two finished pen-and-ink drawings for Emma Sterne's book, published by Dodd Mead in 1935.