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Author: Margaret Batchelor & Illustrated by Gordon Browne. Title: Sallie's Children. With six color illustrations by Gordon Browne. Publisher: London, W. & R. Chambers, no date (circa 1915). First Edition. Publisher's presentation copy. Language: Text in English. Size: 7.7 " X 5.5 ". Pages: 306 pages. Binding: Attractive and good original illustrated full cloth binding with a nice illustration on front cover (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown, spine slightly darkened and faded - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Content: Good content (bright, tight, some light foxing - as shown, Publisher's presentation copy with the blind stamp stating it on the title page - as shown). Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful 6 colored plates and by Gordon Browne. **** The book: Scarce publisher's presentation copy of this first edition novel by Mrs. Batchelor nicely illustrated by Gordon Browne.

Author: Alexander Macdonald. (Illustrated by William Rainey).Title: The White Trail. A Story of the Early Days of Klondike.Publisher: London, Glasgow, Dublin & Bombay: Blackie and Son Limited, 1909. Language: Text in English. Size: 8 " X 6 ". Pages: 392 pages + publisher's catalog.Binding: Attractive and good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed, upper and lower parts of the spine scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Good content (bright, tight and clean, light foxing throughout - as shown, gift note of a previous 1908 owner on first endpaper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful 8 full-page illustrations and one Klondike's map by William Rainey.
The book: Journeying into the heart of the Klondike Gold Rush, "The White Trail" captures the essence of adventure, resilience, and human spirit during one of the most exciting epochs in history. Written by Alexander Macdonald, the tale dives deep into… Leer más

Author: Thomas Hughes. Percy Tarrant, illustrator.Title: Tom Brown's School Days.Publisher: Philadelphia, George W. Jacobs and Company, no date (circa 1923). First thus.Language: Text in English.Size: 8 " X 6 ". Pages: 311 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing or staining - as shown, chip to the upper corner of frontispiece - as shown, ex-libris of a previous owner on the first endpaper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the color frontispiece and the beautiful 6 full-page illustrations in color by Percy Tarrant.
The book: A cherished edition of TOM BROWN'S SCHOOL DAYS, this classic tale by Thomas Hughes captures the essence of school life, camaraderie, and the challenges and triumphs of growing up. This particular edition, beautifully illustrated by Percy Tarrant, offers… Leer más

Author: BOHATTA-MORPURGO, Ida. (June Head, translator).Title: THE CLOUD KITCHEN.Publisher: New York, Ars Sacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc.", 1946. First American Edition. Language: Text in English.Size: 6 " X 5 ".Pages: 16 unpaginated pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful 8 full-page color plates by Ida Bohatta.****
The book: Scarce and attractive First American edition of THE CLOUD KITCHEN illustrated with the beautiful illustrations by Ida Bohatta.

Author: Robert Bridges.Title: The Testament of Beauty. A Poem in Four Books.Publisher: Oxford, At the Clarendon Press, 1941.Language: Text in English.Size : 7" X 5".Pages: 191 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, navy half morocco leather binding with raised bands, gilt titles to spine finely bound by Hatchards (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt. A very nice binding by Hatchards bindery!Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing - as shown).
The book: Attractive and rare example bound by Hatchards. Containing the long philosophical poem The Testament of Beauty (1929), for which Robert Bridges was appointed to the Order of Merit.

Author: William Rowley.Title: A Search for Money, or, The Lamentable Complaint for the Loss of the Wandering Knight, Monsieur L'Argent; from the original edition of 1609. By William Rowley, dramatist.Language: Text in English.Publisher: London, The Percy Society, 1840. Originally printed in London for Joseph Hunt in 1609.Size: 7 " X 5 ".Pages: vi-50 pages.Binding: Very good, near fine marbled softcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a removable protective mylar cover.Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight and clean - as shown).****
The book: Scarce reprint of a rare 1609 booklet/pamphlet by William Rowley. A rare find in any condition!

Author: Conte Carlo Roncalli.Title: Epigrammi Del Conte Roncalli.Publisher: In Venezia, dalla Stamperia Graziosi, 1801.Language: Text in Italian.Size: 7" X 4.5".Pages: 152 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good half-vellum binding over marbled boards (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, note signed by the famous Italian Archeologist Michelangelo Lanci stating that he replaced pages 145,146,147,148 of the index by manuscript pages of his own hand - as shown).Illustrations: Including a nice portrait of Conte Carlo Roncalli on title page.
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The book : A beautifully bound edition of EPIGRAMMI DEL CONTE RONCALLI, this collection showcases the poetic prowess of Conte Carlo Roncalli. This particular copy holds special significance due to the inclusion of manuscript pages by the renowned Italian Archeologist Michelangelo Lanci, making it a unique and valuable piece for collectors and… Leer más

Author: Pang Tao.Title : [Pang Tao] : (Flat Peaches): Eight Fairies Festival (A Festival Held On The 3rd of the 3rd Lunar Month In Honor Of The Goddess Hsi-Wang Mu).Publisher: no publisher, no date. (circa 1920).Language: Chinese and English.Size : 8" X 6 ".Pages : Complete - 20 accordion pages.Binding: Attractive and very good full cloth-covered wood boards with label in Chinese characters (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown). Under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful 10 hand-colored illustrations of Chinese mythical characters. Each has an accompanying commentary in Chinese and English.
The book: Rare and very attractive book on the Chinese Eight Fairies Festival published in the early 20th century.

Author: James Reynolds WITHERS; Janet Elizabeth ASPLAND,Title: Fairy Revels and Other Poems With a Memoir. Illustrated.Language: Text in English.Publisher: London, Cambridge: B. Diver; Newmarket: G. Simpson, 1901. First thus.Size : 8 " X 5.5 ".Pages: xiv-150 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown, 1911 gift note on the first endpaper - as shown). Illustrations: Complete with the 4 photographs.
**** The book: Attractive and scarce edition of Fairy Revels and Other Poems by James Reynolds WITHERS With a Memoir by Janet Elizabeth ASPLAND.

Author: Daisy Sewell. Jeannie McConnell, illustrator.Title: A Pilgrimage in Fairyland by Daisy Sewell, Fairy Painter Jeannie McConnell.Publisher: London, H.R. Allenson, Limited, no date (1927).Language: Text in English.Size: 8.5" X 6.5".Pages: 64 pages.Binding: Good original illustrated quarter cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown ) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Good content (tight, light foxing throughout as shown, gift note of a previous owner on the first end paper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the nice 3 full-page illustrations by Jeannie McConnell.
The book: A Rare Edition of "A Pilgrimage in Fairyland" by Daisy Sewell, published in 1927 by H.R. Allenson, Limited, London. This enchanting book, illustrated by Jeannie McConnell, takes readers on a magical journey through the world of fairyland. It's a delightful exploration of fantasy and imagination, typical of early 20th-century children's literature. Rare fairy tales with a… Leer más

Autor: Gertrude A. Konstam. Ella and Nelia CASELLA - The Casella Sisters, illustrators.Title : Désirs, Danses et Désappointements. (Desires, Dances & Disappointments).Publisher: Paris, Firmin Didot & Cie, no date 1890. First Edition.Language: Text in FrenchSize: 9" X 8".Pages: 31 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original illustrated softcover binding (hinges fine, slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with intext drawings and twelve beautiful color full-page illustrations by the Casella Sisters.
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The book: Scarce in such a nice condition - illustrated French edition of this book on the subtle art of 19th Century "salon" dances...

Author: Coleman, W. S. (William Stephen).Title: British Butterflies, Figures and Descriptions of Every Native Species, with an Account of Butterfly Development, Structure, Habits, Localities, Mode of Capture and Preservation.Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons, Limited, 1897.Language: Text in English.Size: 7.5" X 5.5"Pages: 160 pages + 15 color plates.Binding: Attractive and very good original Victorian illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upped edge gilt.Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, nice ex-libris on the first endpaper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the 15 color plates of the different species of butterflies discussed by Coleman and printed in color by Edmund Evans.
The book: "British Butterflies" by W. S. Coleman is a rare Victorian gem published in 1897, offering an exhaustive account of every native butterfly species in… Leer más

Author: Juliana Horatia Ewing. A. W. Bayes and Gordon Browne, illustrators.Title: Old Fashioned Fairy Tales.Publisher: London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, no date (1890).Language: Text in English.Size: 8.5" X 7".Pages: vii-184 pages.Binding: Attractive and good to very good original illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, gift note of a previous 1890 owner on the first endpaper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful illustrations by A. W. Bayes and Gordon Browne.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: An Attractive Edition of Old Fashioned Fairy Tales, a delightful collection of fairy tales by Juliana Horatia Ewing, is brought to life through the beautiful illustrations of A. W. Bayes and Gordon Browne.… Leer más

Author: John Luther Long. (Illustrated By Jessie Willcox Smith).Title: Billy-Boy: A Study In Responsibilities With Illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith and Decorations by Robert McQuinn.Publisher: New York, Dodd, Mead & Company, 1906. First Edition with the top edge gilt and the pictorial endpaper (Nudelman A23).Language: Text in English. Size: 7.5" X 6".Pages: 74 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the beautiful color frontispiece and the three full-page illustrations by Jessie Willcox Smith and the margins decorations by Robert McQuinn.
The book: Attractive and rare First edition of BILLY-BOY: A STUDY IN RESPONSIBILITIES, this work offers readers a poignant exploration of responsibilities and the intricacies of human relationships. This… Leer más

Author: Costello, Louise Stuart. (illustrator, Gardner, Frederick).Title: The Rose Garden of Persia.Publisher: No place, T.N. Foulis Publishers, no date (circa 1913). First thus: First Foulis edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 8" X 5".Pages: 188 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) in a rare very good dust jacket under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, beautiful ex-libris of Margaret Kearsley on the first endpaper - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with 4 beautiful tipped-in color plates and 12 illuminated pages by Frederick Gardner.
The book: "The Rose Garden of Persia" by Louisa Stuart Costello is a beautifully presented collection of Persian poetry, translated and compiled by Costello, a noted 19th-century poet, novelist, and artist. This edition, published around 1913 by T.N. Foulis, is particularly prized for its aesthetic presentation… Leer más

Author: Lewis Carroll. John Morton-Sale, illustrator.Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.Publisher: London and Beccles, William Clowes and Sons Limited, no date (1933). First edition illustrated by John Morton-Sale.Language: Text in English.Size: 7" X 5".Pages: 316 pages.Binding: Very good original decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, nane of a previous 1933 owner on the first end paper - as shown). Illustrations: Complete the color frontispiece and the 8 nice full-page illustrations by John Morton-Sale.
The book: Rare in this nice binding condition and attractive First edition illustrated by John Morton-Sale of Alice's adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass.

Author: BOHATTA-MORPURGO, Ida. (June Head, translator).Title: THE BUSY BEES.Publisher: New York, Ars Sacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc.", 1946. First American Edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 6" X 4.5".Pages: 20 unpaginated pages.Binding: Attractive and very good decorated original hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, with rare light toning to some pages - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful 8 full-page color plates by Ida Bohatta (2 plates are doubled in this First American edition for a total of 10 illustrations.
Estimate: (Scarce with practically no other copy available worldwide).
The book: Scarce and Attractive First American edition of THE BUSY BEES illustrated with adorable bee drawings by Ida Bohatta.

Author: Ida Bohatta Morpurgo (June Head, translator).Title: THE BIRDS' BOOK.Publisher: New York, Ars Dacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc.", 1942. First American Edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 5.5" X 5".Pages: 20 unpaginated pages.Binding: Attractive and very good illustrated original hardcover binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed and worn - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A rare find in any condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the wonderful 10 full-page color plates by Ida Bohatta.
The book: "THE BIRDS' BOOK" by Ida Bohatta-Morpurgo, translated by June Head, is a charming and scarce first American edition from 1942, presented by Ars Sacra "Herbert Dubler, Inc." Known for its delightful illustrations and engaging narratives, this book captures the whimsy and wonder of various bird species through poetic descriptions and vibrant artwork. Aimed at young readers, it serves not… Leer más

Author: Wallace P. Stanley. H. N. Cady, illustrator.Title: Down the Bay or, Joe and I on Salt Water.Publisher: Chicago, Belford-Clarke Co., 1890. First Edition.Language: Text in English.Size: 8" X 6".Pages: viii-380 pages.Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine, beautiful original illustrated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Rare in such a nice condition!Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with all the beautiful Illustrations by H. N. Cady.
The book: Attractive First Edition of "Down the Bay or, Joe and I on Salt Water," published in 1890, stands out for its adventurous narrative and appealing illustrations. This first edition by Wallace P. Stanley, beautifully illustrated by H. N. Cady, captures the essence of a maritime adventure with its vivid storytelling and engaging artwork. This is the second book in the "Joe and I'' series by… Leer más

Author: William Beckford.Title: Vathek; An Arabian Tale.Publisher: London, William Tegg, 1868.Language: Text in English.Size:6.5" X 4.5".Pages: xxii-184 pages + publisher's catalog.Binding: Very good original full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, name of a previous owner on the first endpaper and the first blank page - as shown).Illustrations: Complete with the 11 beautiful full-page illustrations.
The book: Rare and beautifully illustrated edition of VATHEK, a gothic novel penned by William Beckford. This 1868 edition, published by William Tegg, is a testament to the lasting appeal of this masterpiece of gothic literature.