Fifties children’s western hardcover “Wyatt Earp” Philip Ketchum c.1956 Some illustrations Very crisp
Price range: $35.00 through $50.00
"Wyatt Earp" by Philip Ketchum, published circa 1956 by Whitman Publishing Company.
Octavo, glossy coated pictorial wrap around boards, green tinted text block edges around, two-color chapter headings along with two-color full-page illustrations, apparently one each chapter; by Robert Doremus, 282 pages. This is an exceptional copy for a Whitman Book of this era, as they are rather fragile for children's books. It is "very good +" or better, which is uncommon. This book is wholly intact, the coating is complete, neither the spine nor hinges are cracked, the text block closes tightly and is square, the tinted edges are relatively uniform in color, showing no signs of "thumbing". There are four small surface scuffs to the edges on the bottom (see accompanying images). A hint of wear at the board corner tips and some slight chipping at the spine head and heel edges at the corners. A really, really nice example of a classic children's western published during the pinnacle of the Western in America! A wonderful time capsule. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
Octavo, glossy coated pictorial wrap around boards, green tinted text block edges around, two-color chapter headings along with two-color full-page illustrations, apparently one each chapter; by Robert Doremus, 282 pages. This is an exceptional copy for a Whitman Book of this era, as they are rather fragile for children's books. It is "very good +" or better, which is uncommon. This book is wholly intact, the coating is complete, neither the spine nor hinges are cracked, the text block closes tightly and is square, the tinted edges are relatively uniform in color, showing no signs of "thumbing". There are four small surface scuffs to the edges on the bottom (see accompanying images). A hint of wear at the board corner tips and some slight chipping at the spine head and heel edges at the corners. A really, really nice example of a classic children's western published during the pinnacle of the Western in America! A wonderful time capsule. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
Fifties children’s western hardcover “Wyatt Earp” Philip Ketchum c.1956 Some illustrations Very crisp
Price range: $35.00 through $50.00
"Wyatt Earp" by Philip Ketchum, published circa 1956 by Whitman Publishing Company.
Octavo, glossy coated pictorial wrap around boards, green tinted text block edges around, two-color chapter headings along with two-color full-page illustrations, apparently one each chapter; by Robert Doremus, 282 pages. This is an exceptional copy for a Whitman Book of this era, as they are rather fragile for children's books. It is "very good +" or better, which is uncommon. This book is wholly intact, the coating is complete, neither the spine nor hinges are cracked, the text block closes tightly and is square, the tinted edges are relatively uniform in color, showing no signs of "thumbing". There are four small surface scuffs to the edges on the bottom (see accompanying images). A hint of wear at the board corner tips and some slight chipping at the spine head and heel edges at the corners. A really, really nice example of a classic children's western published during the pinnacle of the Western in America! A wonderful time capsule. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
Octavo, glossy coated pictorial wrap around boards, green tinted text block edges around, two-color chapter headings along with two-color full-page illustrations, apparently one each chapter; by Robert Doremus, 282 pages. This is an exceptional copy for a Whitman Book of this era, as they are rather fragile for children's books. It is "very good +" or better, which is uncommon. This book is wholly intact, the coating is complete, neither the spine nor hinges are cracked, the text block closes tightly and is square, the tinted edges are relatively uniform in color, showing no signs of "thumbing". There are four small surface scuffs to the edges on the bottom (see accompanying images). A hint of wear at the board corner tips and some slight chipping at the spine head and heel edges at the corners. A really, really nice example of a classic children's western published during the pinnacle of the Western in America! A wonderful time capsule. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship to you carefully packaged.
Vintage Children’s Pop-Up Book: Revolving Pictures, 1979 Hardcover
Price range: $32.00 through $48.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover published in 1979 by William Collins and Sons, unpaginated.
First edition thus.
No significant flaws, all of the "active" pages are undamaged and work as intended. Book boards are lightly curved vertically. Remnants of original price label on upper front board corner, otherwise no marks.
Vintage Children’s Pop-Up Book: Revolving Pictures, 1979 Hardcover
Price range: $32.00 through $48.00
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover published in 1979 by William Collins and Sons, unpaginated.
First edition thus.
No significant flaws, all of the "active" pages are undamaged and work as intended. Book boards are lightly curved vertically. Remnants of original price label on upper front board corner, otherwise no marks.
A Visit to William Blake’s Inn 1981 First British Edition Hardcover Newbery Medal
$59.00
"A Visit to William Blake's Inn", by Nancy Willard, illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, published in 1981 by Methuen's Children's Books in London.
First edition, second printing before publication. Large 10 x 11" hardcover with brown paper boards over a tan cloth spine, heavy semi-glossy pages, 45 pages. This is a "very good" vintage book with with the only flaw to speak of being the tale of the spine is bumped. The vintage dust jacket shows the original publisher's price of 7.95 sterling inside the front flap. A little edge wear in places, but overall a very pleasing vintage wrapper, now protected in a removable archival sleeve. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged. Ms. Willard was awarded the John Newbery Medal Award for "William Blake's Inn" and wrote more than 65 other books including the award winning Anatole trilogy. She passed away in 2017.
First edition, second printing before publication. Large 10 x 11" hardcover with brown paper boards over a tan cloth spine, heavy semi-glossy pages, 45 pages. This is a "very good" vintage book with with the only flaw to speak of being the tale of the spine is bumped. The vintage dust jacket shows the original publisher's price of 7.95 sterling inside the front flap. A little edge wear in places, but overall a very pleasing vintage wrapper, now protected in a removable archival sleeve. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged. Ms. Willard was awarded the John Newbery Medal Award for "William Blake's Inn" and wrote more than 65 other books including the award winning Anatole trilogy. She passed away in 2017.
A Visit to William Blake’s Inn 1981 First British Edition Hardcover Newbery Medal
$59.00
"A Visit to William Blake's Inn", by Nancy Willard, illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, published in 1981 by Methuen's Children's Books in London.
First edition, second printing before publication. Large 10 x 11" hardcover with brown paper boards over a tan cloth spine, heavy semi-glossy pages, 45 pages. This is a "very good" vintage book with with the only flaw to speak of being the tale of the spine is bumped. The vintage dust jacket shows the original publisher's price of 7.95 sterling inside the front flap. A little edge wear in places, but overall a very pleasing vintage wrapper, now protected in a removable archival sleeve. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged. Ms. Willard was awarded the John Newbery Medal Award for "William Blake's Inn" and wrote more than 65 other books including the award winning Anatole trilogy. She passed away in 2017.
First edition, second printing before publication. Large 10 x 11" hardcover with brown paper boards over a tan cloth spine, heavy semi-glossy pages, 45 pages. This is a "very good" vintage book with with the only flaw to speak of being the tale of the spine is bumped. The vintage dust jacket shows the original publisher's price of 7.95 sterling inside the front flap. A little edge wear in places, but overall a very pleasing vintage wrapper, now protected in a removable archival sleeve. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged. Ms. Willard was awarded the John Newbery Medal Award for "William Blake's Inn" and wrote more than 65 other books including the award winning Anatole trilogy. She passed away in 2017.
The Frenzied Prince: Heroic Tales of Ancient Ireland, 1943 First Edition
$46.00
"The Frenzied Prince - Heroic Stories of Ancient Ireland", as told by Padraic Colum, published in 1943 by David McKay Company, illustrated by Willy Pogany.
First edition. Octavo in hunter green paper wrapped boards, decorated end papers, numerous black and white illustrations and several full color plates, 196 pages. See images for full condition details and table of contents. This is a "good plus" or better vintage hardcover with a tight binding and intact hinges. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The text block is square and closes tightly. Board corners are lightly bumped and are worn at the tips and bottom edges, but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped with some edge wear also. Top edge of the text block is somewhat dusted and has a few small spots, other edges are lightly tanned but uniform in color. The original dust wrapper is not price clipped, showing original publisher's price of $3.50 inside the front flap. The jacket is fairly well tanned overall, significant losses at all corners and along the spine (see accompanying images). Now protected in a removable archival jacket for proper presentation. A really charming vintage book with absolutely breathtaking color plates. Will make for a super unique gift for the Irish lover in your life! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition. Octavo in hunter green paper wrapped boards, decorated end papers, numerous black and white illustrations and several full color plates, 196 pages. See images for full condition details and table of contents. This is a "good plus" or better vintage hardcover with a tight binding and intact hinges. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The text block is square and closes tightly. Board corners are lightly bumped and are worn at the tips and bottom edges, but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped with some edge wear also. Top edge of the text block is somewhat dusted and has a few small spots, other edges are lightly tanned but uniform in color. The original dust wrapper is not price clipped, showing original publisher's price of $3.50 inside the front flap. The jacket is fairly well tanned overall, significant losses at all corners and along the spine (see accompanying images). Now protected in a removable archival jacket for proper presentation. A really charming vintage book with absolutely breathtaking color plates. Will make for a super unique gift for the Irish lover in your life! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Frenzied Prince: Heroic Tales of Ancient Ireland, 1943 First Edition
$46.00
"The Frenzied Prince - Heroic Stories of Ancient Ireland", as told by Padraic Colum, published in 1943 by David McKay Company, illustrated by Willy Pogany.
First edition. Octavo in hunter green paper wrapped boards, decorated end papers, numerous black and white illustrations and several full color plates, 196 pages. See images for full condition details and table of contents. This is a "good plus" or better vintage hardcover with a tight binding and intact hinges. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The text block is square and closes tightly. Board corners are lightly bumped and are worn at the tips and bottom edges, but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped with some edge wear also. Top edge of the text block is somewhat dusted and has a few small spots, other edges are lightly tanned but uniform in color. The original dust wrapper is not price clipped, showing original publisher's price of $3.50 inside the front flap. The jacket is fairly well tanned overall, significant losses at all corners and along the spine (see accompanying images). Now protected in a removable archival jacket for proper presentation. A really charming vintage book with absolutely breathtaking color plates. Will make for a super unique gift for the Irish lover in your life! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition. Octavo in hunter green paper wrapped boards, decorated end papers, numerous black and white illustrations and several full color plates, 196 pages. See images for full condition details and table of contents. This is a "good plus" or better vintage hardcover with a tight binding and intact hinges. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages. The text block is square and closes tightly. Board corners are lightly bumped and are worn at the tips and bottom edges, but not worn through. The spine head and heel are bumped with some edge wear also. Top edge of the text block is somewhat dusted and has a few small spots, other edges are lightly tanned but uniform in color. The original dust wrapper is not price clipped, showing original publisher's price of $3.50 inside the front flap. The jacket is fairly well tanned overall, significant losses at all corners and along the spine (see accompanying images). Now protected in a removable archival jacket for proper presentation. A really charming vintage book with absolutely breathtaking color plates. Will make for a super unique gift for the Irish lover in your life! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Knight of the Lion Signed Gerald McDermott First edition 1979 Vintage hardcover story book
$67.00
"The Knight of the Lion" by Gerald McDermott, published in 1979 by Four Winds Press, unpaginated.
First edition, inscribed by the author with a drawing on the half-title page. Large octavo in black paper wrapped boards over a maroon cloth-wrapped spine, richly illustrated with black & white etchings. This is a "very good" or better large vintage hardcover with a tight spine, and crisp board hinges. Aside from the writers inscription on the title page depicting a charging knight on a horse with a lance (see images), no writing. No loose, torn or folded pages. The text block closes tightly and is square, Board corners are square, mildly worn at tips. Top edges of the boards are somewhat sunned. The original dustjacket is price clipped, other wise un-marked. Some slight edge wear, a little chipping at corners and at spine edges. Some light scuffing in places in the white background on the back side. Overall very pleasing, now protected in a removable archival sleeve for proper presentation. A wonderful find! Striking and charming. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition, inscribed by the author with a drawing on the half-title page. Large octavo in black paper wrapped boards over a maroon cloth-wrapped spine, richly illustrated with black & white etchings. This is a "very good" or better large vintage hardcover with a tight spine, and crisp board hinges. Aside from the writers inscription on the title page depicting a charging knight on a horse with a lance (see images), no writing. No loose, torn or folded pages. The text block closes tightly and is square, Board corners are square, mildly worn at tips. Top edges of the boards are somewhat sunned. The original dustjacket is price clipped, other wise un-marked. Some slight edge wear, a little chipping at corners and at spine edges. Some light scuffing in places in the white background on the back side. Overall very pleasing, now protected in a removable archival sleeve for proper presentation. A wonderful find! Striking and charming. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Knight of the Lion Signed Gerald McDermott First edition 1979 Vintage hardcover story book
$67.00
"The Knight of the Lion" by Gerald McDermott, published in 1979 by Four Winds Press, unpaginated.
First edition, inscribed by the author with a drawing on the half-title page. Large octavo in black paper wrapped boards over a maroon cloth-wrapped spine, richly illustrated with black & white etchings. This is a "very good" or better large vintage hardcover with a tight spine, and crisp board hinges. Aside from the writers inscription on the title page depicting a charging knight on a horse with a lance (see images), no writing. No loose, torn or folded pages. The text block closes tightly and is square, Board corners are square, mildly worn at tips. Top edges of the boards are somewhat sunned. The original dustjacket is price clipped, other wise un-marked. Some slight edge wear, a little chipping at corners and at spine edges. Some light scuffing in places in the white background on the back side. Overall very pleasing, now protected in a removable archival sleeve for proper presentation. A wonderful find! Striking and charming. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition, inscribed by the author with a drawing on the half-title page. Large octavo in black paper wrapped boards over a maroon cloth-wrapped spine, richly illustrated with black & white etchings. This is a "very good" or better large vintage hardcover with a tight spine, and crisp board hinges. Aside from the writers inscription on the title page depicting a charging knight on a horse with a lance (see images), no writing. No loose, torn or folded pages. The text block closes tightly and is square, Board corners are square, mildly worn at tips. Top edges of the boards are somewhat sunned. The original dustjacket is price clipped, other wise un-marked. Some slight edge wear, a little chipping at corners and at spine edges. Some light scuffing in places in the white background on the back side. Overall very pleasing, now protected in a removable archival sleeve for proper presentation. A wonderful find! Striking and charming. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Helga’s Dowry: Tomie de Paola 1st Edition Children’s Book
$42.00
"Helga's Dowry - A Troll Love Story" by Tomie de Paola, published in 1977 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
First edition, with full printers line on copyright page verso. Quarto in decorated brown paper boards, egg shell finish pages, full color throughout, unpaginated. This is a "very good" vintage children's hardcover with a tight, crisp binding and hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. The pages are bright. The board corners are not bumped, the spine head and heel just slightly so. Minor surface wear on the semi-glossy paper wrapped board, most visible if held to the light at the right angle. The original vintage dust jacket is not price clipped, showing the original price of $7.95 inside the front flap. Some chipping, and small closed tears with some creasing on the front corners and lower spine edge. Some minor chipping at the spine head and the back cover flap folds (see accompanying images). A very nice, vintage children's book with charming art and story! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition, with full printers line on copyright page verso. Quarto in decorated brown paper boards, egg shell finish pages, full color throughout, unpaginated. This is a "very good" vintage children's hardcover with a tight, crisp binding and hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. The pages are bright. The board corners are not bumped, the spine head and heel just slightly so. Minor surface wear on the semi-glossy paper wrapped board, most visible if held to the light at the right angle. The original vintage dust jacket is not price clipped, showing the original price of $7.95 inside the front flap. Some chipping, and small closed tears with some creasing on the front corners and lower spine edge. Some minor chipping at the spine head and the back cover flap folds (see accompanying images). A very nice, vintage children's book with charming art and story! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Helga’s Dowry: Tomie de Paola 1st Edition Children’s Book
$42.00
"Helga's Dowry - A Troll Love Story" by Tomie de Paola, published in 1977 by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
First edition, with full printers line on copyright page verso. Quarto in decorated brown paper boards, egg shell finish pages, full color throughout, unpaginated. This is a "very good" vintage children's hardcover with a tight, crisp binding and hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. The pages are bright. The board corners are not bumped, the spine head and heel just slightly so. Minor surface wear on the semi-glossy paper wrapped board, most visible if held to the light at the right angle. The original vintage dust jacket is not price clipped, showing the original price of $7.95 inside the front flap. Some chipping, and small closed tears with some creasing on the front corners and lower spine edge. Some minor chipping at the spine head and the back cover flap folds (see accompanying images). A very nice, vintage children's book with charming art and story! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition, with full printers line on copyright page verso. Quarto in decorated brown paper boards, egg shell finish pages, full color throughout, unpaginated. This is a "very good" vintage children's hardcover with a tight, crisp binding and hinges. There are no loose, torn or folded pages. No writing. The pages are bright. The board corners are not bumped, the spine head and heel just slightly so. Minor surface wear on the semi-glossy paper wrapped board, most visible if held to the light at the right angle. The original vintage dust jacket is not price clipped, showing the original price of $7.95 inside the front flap. Some chipping, and small closed tears with some creasing on the front corners and lower spine edge. Some minor chipping at the spine head and the back cover flap folds (see accompanying images). A very nice, vintage children's book with charming art and story! Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Big Five Motorcycle Boys Under Fire Ralph Marlow 1915 First Edition
$187.00
The Big Five Motorcycle Boys Under Fire by Ralph Marlow, published by A.L. Burt Co, 256 pages.
Decorated cloth wrapped boards, one glossy illustrated frontispiece, front hinge between frontis and title page is split, but binding still fairly tight, back hinge complete, some foxing, upper text block edge dusted, spine lightly tanned, no writing, no torn, folded or loose pages. Please see accompanying images for complete condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Decorated cloth wrapped boards, one glossy illustrated frontispiece, front hinge between frontis and title page is split, but binding still fairly tight, back hinge complete, some foxing, upper text block edge dusted, spine lightly tanned, no writing, no torn, folded or loose pages. Please see accompanying images for complete condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Big Five Motorcycle Boys Under Fire Ralph Marlow 1915 First Edition
$187.00
The Big Five Motorcycle Boys Under Fire by Ralph Marlow, published by A.L. Burt Co, 256 pages.
Decorated cloth wrapped boards, one glossy illustrated frontispiece, front hinge between frontis and title page is split, but binding still fairly tight, back hinge complete, some foxing, upper text block edge dusted, spine lightly tanned, no writing, no torn, folded or loose pages. Please see accompanying images for complete condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Decorated cloth wrapped boards, one glossy illustrated frontispiece, front hinge between frontis and title page is split, but binding still fairly tight, back hinge complete, some foxing, upper text block edge dusted, spine lightly tanned, no writing, no torn, folded or loose pages. Please see accompanying images for complete condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Nancy Drew The Mystery of the Ivory Charm Book 13 1978 Grosset Dunlap Hardcover
Price range: $24.00 through $43.00
Nancy Drew Vintage Book: "The Mystery of the Ivory Charm" by Carolyn Keene, published in 1978 by Grosset & Dunlop.
" "Nancy, be careful," Bess warned fearfully." A 1978 hardcover Nancy Drew book that has looks and feels like it has NEVER BEEN READ! This is a super nice, vintage children's hard cover with a $2.95 cover price. Super crispy, you can feel the covers have not been opened fully ever. Some spotting on the text block lower edge, otherwise "as new"! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
" "Nancy, be careful," Bess warned fearfully." A 1978 hardcover Nancy Drew book that has looks and feels like it has NEVER BEEN READ! This is a super nice, vintage children's hard cover with a $2.95 cover price. Super crispy, you can feel the covers have not been opened fully ever. Some spotting on the text block lower edge, otherwise "as new"! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Nancy Drew The Mystery of the Ivory Charm Book 13 1978 Grosset Dunlap Hardcover
Price range: $24.00 through $43.00
Nancy Drew Vintage Book: "The Mystery of the Ivory Charm" by Carolyn Keene, published in 1978 by Grosset & Dunlop.
" "Nancy, be careful," Bess warned fearfully." A 1978 hardcover Nancy Drew book that has looks and feels like it has NEVER BEEN READ! This is a super nice, vintage children's hard cover with a $2.95 cover price. Super crispy, you can feel the covers have not been opened fully ever. Some spotting on the text block lower edge, otherwise "as new"! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
" "Nancy, be careful," Bess warned fearfully." A 1978 hardcover Nancy Drew book that has looks and feels like it has NEVER BEEN READ! This is a super nice, vintage children's hard cover with a $2.95 cover price. Super crispy, you can feel the covers have not been opened fully ever. Some spotting on the text block lower edge, otherwise "as new"! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.