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QuickviewA Bear Called Paddington
Children's Fiction, First Edition, Michael Bond, Modern First Editions, Showcase, Signed First EditionsA Bear Called Paddington By Michael Bond First edition, first impression (Collins Clear-Type Press: London and Glasgow, 1958). Signed and inscribed by the author to the front endpaper: "To Nina, with best wishes, Michael Bond". The dedicatee is Nina Froud who was a personal friend of the author and worked at his literary agency. The first book in the Paddington series where one of the most iconic and beloved British fictional characters first appeared, later going on to form the basis of several ongoing TV and successful film adaptations. Publisher's original red cloth with silver lettering to spine containing illustrations by Peggy Fortnum. A beautiful, fine and pristine book throughout, save for a touch of off-setting to endpapers. Appears unread. The original complete dust jacket is not price-clipped and is in unusually superior condition with a chip to spine head - not affecting any lettering - and a closed tear to top of upper panel fore-edge with a couple of tiny and inconspicuous nicks to the top edge of lower panel. A very rare inscribed presentation copy of a quality and with an association that are very seldom encountered.£12,500.00 -
QuickviewAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Children's Fiction, Lewis Carroll, Limited Editions, Modern First Editions, Showcase, Signed First EditionsAlice's Adventures in Wonderland By Lewis Carroll Limited Edition (New York The Limited Editions Club, 1932). Illustrated by John Tenniel. One of 1500 copies to be signed and numbered by designer Frederic Warde, of which this is number 1011. Head and foot of spine a little rubbed; light foxing and marginal browning to front pastedown with very faint foxing to endpaper and to rear pastedown. Illustrated frontispiece and title-vignette with several in-text illustrations; all edges gilt; original red morocco gilt. An excellent, near fine example.£1,000.00 -
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QuickviewCharlie and the Chocolate Factory
Children's Fiction, First Edition, Modern First Editions, Roald DahlCharlie and the Chocolate Factory By Roald Dahl First UK edition, first impression (George Allen & Unwin, 1967). Original pictorial boards. Some loss and lifting to laminate, a couple of spots to front endpaper and paste-down with a previous owner name to front endpaper, contents lovely and clean throughout otherwise. A very good example indeed.£600.00 -
QuickviewCharlie the Choo-Choo
Children's Fiction, First Edition, Modern First Editions, Signed First Editions, Stephen KingCharlie the Choo-Choo By Beryl Evans (Stephen King) First edition, first impression (Hodder Children s Books, 2016). One of 1,000 copies to include a limited edition print signed and numbered by the author, of which this is number 214. Fine in a fine slipcase. Now a hard edition to find with the signed print.£385.00 -
QuickviewGinger & Pickles
Beatrix Potter, Children's Fiction, First Edition, Modern First EditionsGinger & Pickles By Beatrix Potter First edition, first or second printing with date to title and copyright page. Gift inscription to half-title. Some darkening and moderate soiling to boards with a little foxing to opening pages and split to bottom portion of upper panel hinge, but binding still nice and firm. Rubbed in places, but still a very good example.£325.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Children's Fiction, First Edition, Modern First Editions, Signed First EditionsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets By J.K. Rowling First edition, first impression (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2016). Signed and inscribed by the illustrator to half-title: Dear Martin, Lovely to meet you, Best Wishes Jim Kay. Inscribed copies are much less common than those that have just been signed. Publisher's original orange cloth with green lettering to spine, pictorial endpapers and paste-downs with a ribbon marker. A few unobtrusive and shallow scratches to lower board, visible upon close inspection, fine otherwise in a fine dust jacket.£150.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First Editions, Signed First EditionsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets By J.K. Rowling First deluxe edition, first impression. Signed by the cover artist, Cliff Wright to the upper board. Publisher's original blue cloth with gold edges, dark blue endpapers and paste-downs and light green ribbon marker with pictorial on-lays and lettering to upper board and spine in gilt. Contents lovely and clean and free from any marks names or inscriptions. There is a barely visible tear to fore-edge of half-title of approximately 5mm in length that has been neatly repaired, fine otherwise.£1,000.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First Editions, Signed First EditionsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone By J. K. Rowling First illustrated edition, first impression (Bloomsbury, 2016). Illustrated by Jim Kay and signed and inscribed by him to the title page: 'For Martin, Thank you for coming along! Best Wishes, Jim Kay'. The first ever illustrated edition. Rare inscribed. Original red cloth with lettering to spine in gilt, pictorial endpapers and paste-downs with a red ribbon marker. A fine book with a very minor and inconspicuous knock to spine in a fine dust jacket.£500.00 -
QuickviewHarry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Children's Fiction, First Edition, J.K. Rowling, Modern First Editions, Showcase, Signed First EditionsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone By J. K. Rowling First adult paperback edition, first impression (Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 1998). Signed by the author to the dedication page. Originally published the previous year in 1997. A near fine copy with a crease to upper cover that is only visible upon close inspection and a little superficial scratching to surface of upper cover and dedication page with a small, isolated and faint spot to inside of upper cover, otherwise beautifully sharp and clean, presenting as unread. An excellent copy of an early edition that is rarely encountered signed.£3,000.00 -
QuickviewJames and the Giant Peach
Children's Fiction, First Edition, Modern First Editions, Roald DahlJames and the Giant Peach By Roald Dahl First UK edition, first impression (George Allen and Unwin, 1967). Illustrated by Michel Simeon. Original pictorial boards. Light spotting to edges and some tape marks to front and rear endpapers, near fine otherwise with boards in superb, pristine condition without the usual lifting, loss or splitting to laminate. A beautiful copy.£550.00 -
QuickviewJust So Stories
Children's Fiction, First Edition, Modern First EditionsJust So Stories By Rudyard Kipling First edition, first impression (Macmillan & Co, 1902). Some fading to spine with a bit of rubbing in places and some spotting to endpapers, contents very nice and clean otherwise. A very good example.£600.00 -
QuickviewNow We Are Six
A A Milne, Children's Fiction, Modern First EditionsNow We Are Six By A. A. Milne First edition, first impression (Methuen & Co, 1927). Illustrations by E. H. Shepard. Publisher's original maroon cloth; top edge gilt. A hint of rubbing to spine tips; previous owner name and browning to half-title; contents nice and clean otherwise. Some browning to spine panel of dust jacket with some loss and small tear to spine head; a couple of small closed tears to lower panel with small stain to fore-edge; some general edge wear to top. A very good copy.£600.00
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