Kipling, Rudyard.

Just So Stories For Little Children.

London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1902.

First edition, first impression in the second issue binding of Kipling’s classic collection of stories. Octavo, original black-and-white-stamped pictorial red cloth, illustrated with 22 plates by Kipling himself. In very good condition. A charming example of one of the best loved of all children’s books.

Schulz, Charles M.

Peanuts.

New York: Rinehart & Company, 1952.

First edition, later printing of the first collection of the Peanuts cartoons. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers as issued, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by Charles M. Schulz on the half-title page with a large original drawing of Schroeder beneath a music note. In near fine condition. Rare and desirable.

Rowling, J.K. [Thomas Taylor].

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Bloomsbury: Bloomsbury, 1997.

First edition, fourth printing of the rarest book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. Octavo, original illustrated wrappers. Signed by cover designer Thomas Taylor with an original drawing of Harry Potter and his owl Hedwig carrying a Hogwarts letter on theContinue reading "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone."

Rowling, J.K.

Harry Potter Series. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and The Deathly Hallows.

Canada / London: Bloomsbury / Raincoast Books, 1997-2007.

First Canadian and British editions, first and early printings of each book in Rowling’s Harry Potter series. Octavo, seven volumes, pictorial boards. The Philosopher’s Stone is a Canadian sixth printing, Chamber of Secrets is a Canadian first printing, Prisoner of Azkaban is a Canadian fifth printing, Goblet of Fire is a Canadian first printing, OrderContinue reading "Harry Potter Series. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, The Half-Blood Prince, and The Deathly Hallows."

Gruelle, Johnny.

Raggedy Ann’s Magical Wishes.

Chicago: M.A. Donohue & Company, 1928.

Early printing of the eighth book in Johnny Gruelle’s beloved Raggedy Ann series. Octavo, original pictorial paper-covered boards with black cloth backstrip, illustrated by the author in color. Lengthily signed by the author on the front pastedown, “With a wish that all your wishes may be ‘Magical Wishes’ Johnny Gruelle, March 1937.” In very goodContinue reading "Raggedy Ann’s Magical Wishes."

Gruelle, Johnny.

Marcella Stories.

New York: P.F. Volland Company, 1929.

First edition of this beloved installment in the author’s Raggedy Ann series. Quarto, publisher’s original pictorial paper-covered boards, illustrated in color throughout. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed and twice signed by Gruelle on the half-title page, “With love and the best of happiness wishes to little Sally Ann, Johnny Gruelle. And dear little Sally Ann, ‘UncleContinue reading "Marcella Stories."

Waber, Bernard.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1993.

Later printing of this classic work. Quarto, original pictorial cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with a drawing of a crocodile on the title page, “Ed All great wishes Bernard Waber 2000.” Fine in a fine dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

Schulz, Charles M.

Charles Schulz Original Signed Snoopy Drawing.

Fantastic original pen-and-ink sketch of beloved Peanuts character Snoopy in a stocking cap, trying on a huge ice skate. Boldly signed by Charles M. Schulz at the bottom right. Matted and framed. In near fine condition. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 18.75 inches.

Bond, Michael; Illustrated by Peggy Fortnum.

Paddington Goes To Town.

London: Collins, 1968.

First edition of the eighth book in Bond’s Paddington series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Peggy Fortnum. Signed by Michael Bond on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

Dahl, Roald.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964.

First edition of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, one of the best-loved children’s books of all time, illustrated by Joseph Schindelman. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with 22 karat gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front andContinue reading "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

Saint-Exupery, Antoine de; Translated by Katherine Woods.

The Little Prince.

New York: Reynal and Hitchcock, 1943.

First edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s masterpiece, which precedes the first edition in French. Small quarto, original salmon cloth, illustrated by the author. Signed by the author on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with the publisher’s address as 386 Fourth Avenue on the front flap and some expertContinue reading "The Little Prince."

Schulz, Charles M.

Charlie Brown’s Christmas Stocking.

[New York]: United Feature Syndicate [Good Housekeeping], 1963.

Rare first edition of Schulz’s first Christmas book, created expressly and exclusively for the December 1963 issue of Good Housekeeping, in which it appeared as a removable supplement. Slim octavo, original pictorial wrappers, illustrated throughout by Schulz with line drawings of the Peanuts cast and comprising fifteen captioned vignettes. Predating both his picture book ChristmasContinue reading "Charlie Brown’s Christmas Stocking."

Goldman, William.

The Princess Bride.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017.

First edition of the deluxe edition of Goldman’s classic novel, basis for the cult classic directed by Rob Reiner, starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright and Chris Sarandon. Quarto, original illustrated boards, illustrated throughout. Boldly signed by William Goldman, Rob Reiner, Cary Elwes and Chris Sarandon. In fine condition. Illustrated by Michael Manomivibul. Rare and desirable,Continue reading "The Princess Bride."

Waber, Bernard.

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile.

Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1965.

First edition, later printing of this classic work. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author with a drawing of a crocodile on the title page, “For Daniel Bernard Waber.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Uncommon signed.

Bannerman, Helen.

Little Black Sambo.

New York: The Platt & Munk Co., 1955.

The long-running Platt & Munk edition of Helen Bannerman’s Little Black Sambo, illustrated by Eulalie and first issued in 1928. One of the most popular and, in later years, most controversial of all children’s picture books. Octavo, original publisher’s pictorial blue cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout by Eulalie. Published by The Platt & Munk Co.,Continue reading "Little Black Sambo."

Reeve, Philip.

Predator’s Gold.

London: Scholastic Press, 2003.

First edition of the second volume in Philip Reeve’s award-winning Mortal Engines Quartet. Octavo, original publisher’s cloth with gilt titles to the spine, pictorial endpapers. Boldly signed by Philip Reeve on the title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by David Frankland.

Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Geisel].

If I Ran the Zoo.

New York: Random House, 1950.

First edition, early printing of Dr. Seuss’s Caldecott Honor book, a beloved tale of a boy’s outlandish imaginary menagerie, the work that introduced the word “nerd” into the English language. Quarto, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by the author, with the Redbook Magazine reference on the copyright page and 295/295 price on the dustContinue reading "If I Ran the Zoo."

Rowling, J.K.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

London : Bloomsbury, 2003.

First edition of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter Series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Fine in a fine dust jacket with light toning to the text block. Jacket design by Jason Cockcroft.

Carroll, Lewis [Alice Hargreaves].

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [and] Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.

New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1932-1935.

The Limited Editions Club signed limited edition of Lewis Carroll’s beloved children’s classic. Octavo, two volumes, bound in full leather with gilt titles and elaborate tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling and detailing to the front and rear panels, all edges gilt, frontispiece and title page vignette, withContinue reading "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland [and] Through The Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There."

Rowling, J.K.

Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire.

London: Bloombsbury, 2000.

First edition of Rowling’s fourth book in the Harry Potter series. Octavo, original illustrated boards. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne.

Adams, Richard.

Watership Down.

London: Paradine, 1976.

Signed limited edition, one of only 250 numbered examples and with an original watercolor, this copy being number presentation copy from the author. Octavo, bound in full morocco bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, front panel with gilt stamping of two rabbits, raised bands, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers.Continue reading "Watership Down."

Evanier, Mark [Charles M. Schulz; Chip Kidd].

The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time.

New York: Abrams ComicArts, 2025.

Signed limited first edition of this landmark deluxe anniversary volume celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of Peanuts. Rectangular quarto, pictorial boards and endpapers, illustrated with over 700 iconic comic strips and related ephemera, with included bonus items of eight ready-to-frame prints, eight postcards, vinyl decals, an iron-on patch, and a full-color comic book. Boldly signed and datedContinue reading "The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz: The Greatest Comic Strip of All Time."

Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Geisel].

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

New York: Random House, 1957.

First edition, early printing of one of the most celebrated and memorable Christmas stories. Thin quarto, original illustrated glossy paper boards, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the page facing the half-title page, “For Georgie Dr. Seuss.” In very good condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from JSA.

Seuss, Dr. [Theodor Geisel].

The Cat in the Hat Comes Back.

New York: Beginner Books: A Division of Random House, 1958.

First edition, stated first printing of the sequel of Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat. Octavo, original illustrated boards, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “For Blair Sanchez with Best Wishes – Dr. Seuss.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket.