ADAM AND THE GOLDEN COCK
(1959)
First printing, set in Connecticut during the American Revolution, signed by Weisgard with a simple ink sketch of the titular rooster.
Historical Fiction
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ADAM AND THE GOLDEN COCK
(1959)
First printing, set in Connecticut during the American Revolution, featuring Weisgard's gorgeous two-tone illustrations.
MOUNTAIN VALOR
(1994)
Signed first edition of Houston's middle-grade historical novel of a young North Carolinian valiantly determined not to understand the American Civil War.
LITTLEJIM'S DREAMS
(1997)
First edition of this middle grade historical novel of a young would-be aviator in 1920s Appalachia, scarce signed by the Tennessee-born illustrator and former head of the Ringling College of Art and Design.
WIND IN THE CHIMNEY
(1934)
First printing of this historical novel set in Philadelphia during Washington's presidency, about a family of new homesteaders.
WOLF CHILD
(1989)
Inscribed first printing of this Prehistoric story of a young outcast who befriends a wolf cub.
THE HOUSE OF SIXTY FATHERS
(1956)
First printing of this early book in Sendak's illustration career, a story set in China during the Japanese occupation in World War II, based on the actual experiences of DeJong.
THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND
(1986)
First printing of the Moser-illustrated edition of this Newbery Award Winner, first published in 1958.
WORMWOOD
(2004)
Signed first printing of Taylor's historical children's fantasy, by a onetime punk roadie turned Anglican vicar.
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