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Milne, A.A

Ten Plays: Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Stepmother: A Play in One Act, Wurzel-Flummery: A Comedy in One Act, The Romantic Age: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Artist: A Duologue, The Camberley Triangle: A Comedy in One Act, To Have the Honour: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Man in the Bowler Hat: A Terribly Exciting Affair, The Boy Comes Home: A Comedy in One Act, Ariadne, or Business First: A Comedy in Three Acts.

London and New York : Samuel French, 1921-1926.

Collection of ten of A.A. Milne’s plays, each signed my him, including several first editions. Octavo, original wrappers, the collection includes: First French’s Acting edition of ‘Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts’ (London: Samuel French, 1921, illustrated with a photograph and floor plan of the set design and an electric floor planContinue reading "Ten Plays: Mr. Pim Passes By: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Stepmother: A Play in One Act, Wurzel-Flummery: A Comedy in One Act, The Romantic Age: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Artist: A Duologue, The Camberley Triangle: A Comedy in One Act, To Have the Honour: A Comedy in Three Acts, The Man in the Bowler Hat: A Terribly Exciting Affair, The Boy Comes Home: A Comedy in One Act, Ariadne, or Business First: A Comedy in Three Acts."

$5,500.00

Item Number: RRB-145304

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Milne, A.A.; Illustrated by Ernest Shepard

The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1924-1928.

First editions, first issues of each work in Milne’s wonderful Pooh quartet, with only When We Were Very Young being a first issue. Octavo, four volumes, original publisher’s gilt-decorated pictorial cloth, top edge gilt, pictorial endpapers, illustrated with decorations by Ernest Shepard. When We Were Very Young is a first issue with page ix unnumbered,Continue reading "The Four Pooh Books: When We Were Very Young; Winnie-The-Pooh; Now We Are Six; The House At Pooh Corner."

$14,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146840

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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. Boldly signed by J.K. Rowling on the dedication page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Cover illustration by Giles Greenfield. Cover design by Richard Horne.

$5,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146932

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Pullman, Philip

Once Upon a Time in the North.

Oxford : David Fickling Books, 2008.

First edition of this masterful prequel to Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials’ trilogy. Duodecimo, original cloth with gilt title and pictorial cover labels to the front panel, illustrated with in-line engravings by John Lawrence, immersive full-page facsimile documents, and folding pamphlets in a pocket adhered to the rear pastedown. In near fine condition.

$40.00

Item Number: RRB-146926

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Bemelmans, Ludwig

Madeline’s Rescue.

New York : The Viking Press, 1955.

First edition, early printing of the second book in the Madeline series, which went on to win the Caldecott Medal in 1954. Thin quarto, original cloth, pictorial endpapers, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “To Linda with love Ludwig Bemelmans Christmas 1955.” Near fine in a very goodContinue reading "Madeline’s Rescue."

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146919

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Green, Hannah [Joanne Greenberg]

I Never Promised You a Rose Garden.

New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1964.

First edition, early printing of the author’s semi-autobiographical modern classic novel. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the author on the half-title page using her pseudonym and real name, “Hannah Green Joanne Greenberg.” Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket with a chip to the crown of the spine. Jacket design by Ellen Raskin.Continue reading "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden."

$975.00

Item Number: RRB-147081

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Bemelmans, Ludwig

Madeline.

New York : Simon and Schuster, 1939.

First edition, first issue of this classic children’s book with the 1939 date on the title page and with 12 girls instead of 11 in the “They went home and broke their bread” illustration. Thin folio, original illustrated boards, color illustrations throughout, illustrated endpapers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper,Continue reading "Madeline."

$12,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146780

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Silverstein, Shel

The Giving Tree.

New York : Harper & Row Publishers, 1964.

First edition with all the first issue points to both the book and dust jacket. Octavo, original illustrated boards, illustrated. Boldly signed by Shel Silverstein, who has drawn a large picture of The Giving Tree on the half-title page. Near fine in a very good first-issue price-clipped dust jacket with the full torso picture ofContinue reading "The Giving Tree."

$40,000.00

Item Number: RRB-147001

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Pullman, Philip

Lyra’s Oxford.

London : Corgi Books, 2007.

First edition of this exciting fantasy novella. Duodecimo, original wrappers, illustrated with in-line engravings by John Lawrence and a folding travel pamphlet tipped in to page 16. In near fine condition.

$30.00

Item Number: RRB-146925

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Rosen, Michael; Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury

We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.

London : Walker Books, 1989.

First edition of this modern children’s classic. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated endpapers. Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury.

$500.00

Item Number: RRB-146816

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Rowling, J.K

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

London : Bloomsbury, 1999.

First deluxe edition of the first book in the Harry Potter series, a cornerstone of young adult literature, and one of the best-selling books of all time. Octavo, original original cloth, all edges gilt, cover illustration by Thomas Taylor. Signed by the illustrator Thomas Taylor with an original drawing of Harry Potter on the dedicationContinue reading "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-144093

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Dahl, Roald

Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator.

New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 1972.

First edition of the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the story of young Charlie Bucket and eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated by Joseph Schindelman. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “Timothy Love Roald Dahl.”Continue reading "Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator."

$4,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146383

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Raskin, Ellen

The Westing Game.

New York : E.P. Dutton & Company, Inc, 1978.

First edition, second printing of Raskins’s Newbery Award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Barbara Nelson Boom! Ellen Raskin 6.25.79.” Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Ellen Raskin. Scarcely seen signed and inscribed.

$1,500.00

Item Number: RRB-146586

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First edition of The Very Busy Spider Inscribed by Eric Carle with a drawing of a spider

Carle, Eric

The Very Busy Spider.

New York : Philomel Books, 1984.

First edition of this classic picture book. Oblong octavo, original illustrated boards. Presentation copy, boldly inscribed by the author opposite the title page in black felt tip, “For Van, with love, Eric Carle.” Additionally inscribed with a drawing of a spider. In near fine condition. Ownership inscription of the recipient in the year of publication oppositeContinue reading "The Very Busy Spider."

$1,200.00

Item Number: RRB-146480

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Fleming, Ian. [Roald Dahl]

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car.

1964-65 : Jonathan Cape Ltd, London.

First editions of all three volumes of Fleming’s rare children’s novel. Octavo, three volumes, original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, illustrated by John Burningham. Adventure Number One is signed by Roald Dahl who co-wrote the screenplay for the 1968 film adaptation opposite the half-title page, very good in a very good price-clipped dust jacket. Adventure NumberContinue reading "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car."

$12,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146992

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Brown, Margaret Wise; [Fred Haise]

Goodnight Moon.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, [2013].

75th anniversary edition of this classic children’s book. Octodecimo, original pictorial boards. Humorously inscribed by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise in black felt tip on the front panel, “I had a harder time than the cow! Fred Haise Apollo 13 LMP.” In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities.

$850.00

Item Number: RRB-146184

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The Gremlins. From the Walt Disney Production. A Royal Air Force Story

Dahl, Roald [Walt Disney]

The Gremlins. From the Walt Disney Production. A Royal Air Force Story.

New York : Random House, 1943.

First edition of Dahl’s rare first book, with 14 vibrant full-page illustrations by Walt Disney Productions. Quarto, original half cloth, pictorial endpapers. Presentation copy, inscribed by Walt Disney on the half-title page, “To Joan With Best Wishes Walt Disney.” In near fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the HarcourtContinue reading "The Gremlins. From the Walt Disney Production. A Royal Air Force Story."

$11,000.00

Item Number: RRB-103458

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Milne, A.A.; Music by H. Fraser-Simson

Christopher Robin Songbooks: Teddy Bear & Other Songs From When We Were Very Young, Songs From Now We Are Six, More Very Young Songs.

London : Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1926-1928.

First edition set of songbooks from Milne’s Christopher Robin and Pooh series. Quarto, 3 volumes, original tan half cloth, illustrated with decorations by E. H. Shepard. In near fine condition with a gift inscription to the front free endpaper of each volume.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-146005

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Dahl, Roald

Dirty Beasts.

London : Jonathan Cape, 1983.

First edition of this book collection of poems about mischievous and mysterious animals. Quarto, original boards, illustrations by Rosemary Fawcett. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Lucy Love Roald Dahl.” In fine condition. First editions are rare and desirable signed.

$2,250.00

Item Number: RRB-146248

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Saint-Exupery, Antoine de

The Little Prince Original Antoine de Saint-Exupery Watercolor Drawing.

[New York] [1942].

Rare original watercolor study of the beloved protagonist of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince, a timeless masterpiece that has transcended generations and remains the most widely read work of fiction in history, having sold over 150 million copies over the course of the past 80 years. One page, pencil and watercolor on American ‘FidelityContinue reading "The Little Prince Original Antoine de Saint-Exupery Watercolor Drawing."

$150,000.00

Item Number: RRB-146264

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Juster, Norton

The Dot and the Line.

New York : Random House, 1963.

Early printing of this classic work. Small octavo, original illustrated boards. Boldly signed by Norton Juster on the title page. Very good in a good dust jacket, with inscription to the front free endpaper.

$200.00

Item Number: RRB-146182

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Cooper, Susan

The Grey King.

New York : Atheneum, 1975.

First edition of the the fourth volume in the author’s acclaimed “Dark Is Rising” series and Newberry award winning novel. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Mary with best regards and many thanks -Susan 1978.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket illustration byContinue reading "The Grey King."

$600.00

Item Number: RRB-146165

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Cooper, Susan

Silver on the Tree.

New York : Atheneum, 1977.

First edition of the final volume in the author’s acclaimed Dark is Rising series. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by Michael Heslop. Boldly signed by Susan Cooper on the title page. Near fine in a very good price-clipped dust jacket.

$475.00

Item Number: RRB-146164

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Waters, Alice with Bob Carrau and Patricia Curtan

Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes.

New York : Harper Collins Publishers, 1992.

First edition of this children’s book by the creator of Chez Panisse. Quarto, original half cloth, illustrated endpapers, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title page, “For Lindsay, Alice Waters.” Additionally inscribed by the illustrator on the half-title page with a drawing of herself holding flowers and pointing at the inscription,Continue reading "Fanny at Chez Panisse: A Child’s Restaurant Adventures With 46 Recipes."

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-145492

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