The Tale I Told Sasha: Vintage Children’s Book, Nancy Willard First Edition
Price range: $27.00 through $43.00
"The Tale I Told Sasha" by Nancy Willard, illustrated by David Christiana, published in 1999 by Little, Brown.
First edition. This is an unread, as new vintage hardcover book in its dust wrapper as issued, from the home of the author. It was selected from the shelves of her personal collection after her passing. Likely this was a copy that was shipped to Ms. Willard at the time it was published. Beautiful illustrations. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition. This is an unread, as new vintage hardcover book in its dust wrapper as issued, from the home of the author. It was selected from the shelves of her personal collection after her passing. Likely this was a copy that was shipped to Ms. Willard at the time it was published. Beautiful illustrations. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The Tale I Told Sasha: Vintage Children’s Book, Nancy Willard First Edition
Price range: $27.00 through $43.00
"The Tale I Told Sasha" by Nancy Willard, illustrated by David Christiana, published in 1999 by Little, Brown.
First edition. This is an unread, as new vintage hardcover book in its dust wrapper as issued, from the home of the author. It was selected from the shelves of her personal collection after her passing. Likely this was a copy that was shipped to Ms. Willard at the time it was published. Beautiful illustrations. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
First edition. This is an unread, as new vintage hardcover book in its dust wrapper as issued, from the home of the author. It was selected from the shelves of her personal collection after her passing. Likely this was a copy that was shipped to Ms. Willard at the time it was published. Beautiful illustrations. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Vintage Better Little Book “Brad Turner in Transatlantic Flight” c.1939
Price range: $26.00 through $42.00
This is a "good plus" vintage "better little book" published circa 1939.
The book is complete, the binding is mostly intact, albeit fragile, there is a split between the copyright page and the first page of the text. The pages show a fair amount of tanning and are somewhat brittle, with the copyright page having a triangular piece at the bottom folded over. The boards are bumped pretty much all around, with splits at the seems at all four corners of the spine. The colors on the covers is fairly bright, a little tanned on the back. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The book is complete, the binding is mostly intact, albeit fragile, there is a split between the copyright page and the first page of the text. The pages show a fair amount of tanning and are somewhat brittle, with the copyright page having a triangular piece at the bottom folded over. The boards are bumped pretty much all around, with splits at the seems at all four corners of the spine. The colors on the covers is fairly bright, a little tanned on the back. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Vintage Better Little Book “Brad Turner in Transatlantic Flight” c.1939
Price range: $26.00 through $42.00
This is a "good plus" vintage "better little book" published circa 1939.
The book is complete, the binding is mostly intact, albeit fragile, there is a split between the copyright page and the first page of the text. The pages show a fair amount of tanning and are somewhat brittle, with the copyright page having a triangular piece at the bottom folded over. The boards are bumped pretty much all around, with splits at the seems at all four corners of the spine. The colors on the covers is fairly bright, a little tanned on the back. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
The book is complete, the binding is mostly intact, albeit fragile, there is a split between the copyright page and the first page of the text. The pages show a fair amount of tanning and are somewhat brittle, with the copyright page having a triangular piece at the bottom folded over. The boards are bumped pretty much all around, with splits at the seems at all four corners of the spine. The colors on the covers is fairly bright, a little tanned on the back. See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, 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.
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.
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.