The Castle Number Nine
New York: Viking, 1937. Color illustrations and end-papers. Thin tall 8vo, green cloth, (edges faded), d.w. New York: Viking, 1937. First Edition. The dust wrapper is separated at the fold, but held together under mylar. More
New York: Viking, 1937. Color illustrations and end-papers. Thin tall 8vo, green cloth, (edges faded), d.w. New York: Viking, 1937. First Edition. The dust wrapper is separated at the fold, but held together under mylar. More
New York: Simon & Schuster, 1940. Illustrated in color throughout. Folio, pictorial boards. New York: Simon & Schuster, (1940). The adventures of a small dog in Africa. Presentation copy signed "Ludwig" with a half- page ink drawing of Fifi writing the inscription. The front hinge is very slightly cracked and there is a small chip at the top of the spine, otherwise a fine copy of an uncommon book. Pieces of the dust wrapper are laid in... More
New York: Viking, 1962. Frontispiece, detailed color illustrations and line drawings throughout. 187 pages. 8vo, red cloth-backed patterned boards, pictorial endpapers and d.w. (price-clipped, edgeworn). New York: The Viking Press, (1962). First edition. A very good(+) copy in a very good dust wrapper. More
New York: Viking, 1938. Sepia illustrations throughout. Oblong 8vo, pictorial boards, d.w. New York: Viking, 1938. First Edition. Presentation copy, with a small drawing of a dog. The bottom edge of the front board is rubbed, and the dust wrapper has several chips & long tears. More
New York: 1940. 1 full page. Addressed in holograph with a drawing of 3 smiling suns, to "Dearest Esme and Peggy" followed by 12 typed lines, and a drawing of the dog Fifi. Matted & framed under glass, with original mailing envelope on the verso. "Fifi made the trip with us and we had trouble keeping lovelorn dogs away from her. I think there is a book in this story... The trip was marvelous, except for a smashup in Delaware..... More
New York: Viking, 1953. Illustrated in color throughout. Folio, red cloth, d.w. New York: Viking (1953). First Edition. Fine, in an un-clipped dust wrapper, with 2 short closed tears & a tiny chip at the top of the spine, (fine, under mylar). The Caldecott medal winner for 1954. More
New York: Viking, 1953. Illustrated in color throughout. Folio, red cloth, d.w. New York: Viking (1953). First Edition. Fine, in an un-clipped dust wrapper, with 2 short, closed tears & wear at the extremes of the spine. The Caldecott medal winner for 1954. Boldly inscribed "To Judith" More
New York: Viking, 1943. 8vo, cloth, colored pictorial label. N.Y., 1943. Limited Illustrated Edition. Of 500 signed copies, this is one of 100 for private distribution. This limited edition contains 4 color plates not present in the trade edition. The spine is quite rubbed & the leather spine label missing, otherwise no condition faults. More
The book arrived safe and sound yesterday, thanks. It was in perfect condition, a real treat. Thank you again for such swift service and great quality. Best Wishes
Just a quick message to let you know that I have received the book last week, 1726, in a French armorial binding. Just beautiful, a great addition to my collection. Thanks again for selling such quality items and hope to trade with you again. Best regards from France