THE GHOST OF OPALINA OR NINE LIVES
(1967)
Inscribed first printing of the book about a ghost cat and a haunted house, notoriously scarce in this edition and even moreso signed.
Chapter Book
THE ROAD TO OZ
(1909)
First edition, first state – a beautiful, bright copy rarely seen in this condition.
FUN AND FROLIC
[1902]
Scarce first edition featuring 6 full-page color plates by Wain of his characteristically humanoid cats.
THE OTHER ALICE: THE STORY OF ALICE LIDDELL AND ALICE IN WONDERLAND
1993
First edition, in which the authors imagine what Alice Liddell's (the real girl who was the model for Alice) life was like in Victorian England, with many references to Lewis Carroll's life and his writings.
FREDDY PLAYS FOOTBALL
1949
Scarce first edition of this Freddy story, in which our hero accidentally becomes a walk-on at a local high school football game and enrolls in classes so he can join the team.
FREDDY RIDES AGAIN
1951
First edition of Freddy the pig's foray into fox hunting and subsequent transformation into wild west lawman.
BACK TO BILLABONG
[circa 1953]
A charming copy of this classic Australian children's series, "a story of Australian Bush life in which humour and pathos are realistically blended."
BAD KITTY GETS A BATH
(2008)
Signed first edition of this first BAD KITTY chapterbook, a hilarious how-to describing the fraught process of washing a reluctant feline – with original drawing.
BAD KITTY VS. UNCLE MURRAY
(2010)
Signed first edition of this BAD KITTY chapter book, which finds our trouble-making feline at odds with the catsitter – with original drawing.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAD KITTY
(2009)
Signed first edition of this second BAD KITTY chapterbook, introducing all the other kitties of the neighborhood as they come to Bad Kitty's birthday party and, predictably, engage in shenanigans – with original drawing.
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.
LIGHTFOOT THE DEER
1921
First edition of this story of the life and perils of a young deer as he grows up, with illustrations by frequent Burgess collaborator Harrison Cady.
THE CUCKOO CALLS: A Story of Finland
(1940)
First edition of this tale of Finnish twins Jukka and Vendla's efforts to establish a museum in their small rural town, as war looms in Europe, in the scarce original dust jacket.
AUNT SALLY'S FRIENDS IN FUR
(1955)
First edition of this rare Burgess title about Aunt Sally's amazing relationship with wild animals, mainly raccoons and skunks – in unusually nice condition.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
1930
Limited edition of this highly sought version of ALICE with full-page plates by the French avant-garde artist, one of 350 copies for the US.
SUPERSWINE
(1966)
First edition of this readable, tongue-in cheek-history of pigs with inventive and humorous line drawings.
CLOCHEMERLE
1943
First edition of this stylishly illustrated and humorous children's book, published in Brussels during World War II
THE BOYS' BOOK OF MODERN MARVELS
(1912)
First edition of this delightfully optimistic pre-WWI book about "the mechanical triumphs of the modern world," with illustrations of many of these "triumphs" in action – an uncommon title, especially so in dust jacket.
DEAR MR. HENSHAW
1983
First printing of this charming epistolary novel that illuminates the struggles of growing up, through letters between young Leigh Botts and his favorite author.
ARTHUR V. THE REST
(1981)
First edition of the Sherlock Holmes-themed pig book.
SIDSEL LONGSKIRT AND SOLVE SUNTRAP
(1935)
First printing of this collection of stories about a pair of Norwegian children, with beautiful illustrations by the d'Aulaires.
FREE SOULS
1969
Inscribed first edition of this juvenile novel based on the events of the Amistad.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
(1961)
Signed first edition of one of Dahl's best children's books: characteristically bizarre, wicked, and heart-warming.
NOBODY'S DOLL
(1946)
First printing of this charming tale of an old wooden doll and her Scottie dog rescuer, and their adventures in search of a home.
A BOOK OF PIG TALES
(1979)
First UK edition, with stories featuring pigs with great color illustrations by David McKee.
