When You Trap a Tiger
Random House, 2020. first. hardcover. First edition, as stated on copyright page with number line from 10-1. Book and dust jacket fine.
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The Christmas Pig
London: Little Brown, 2021. Jim Field. First. hardcover. A fine first edition in a fine dust jacket, signed by J. K. Rowling, with her hologram, and a ticket from the signing at Waterstone's. Housed in a supplied slipcase. Complete row of numbers to 1 on the copyright page.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
1999. third. hardcover. Third printing, with number line from 10-3 on copyright page. Book and dust jacket fine.
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
London: Bloomsbury, 2005. First. hardcover. A fine first edition signed by J. K. Rowling on the dedication page with her characteristic swirl under her signature. First Edition stated on the copyright page.
The Big Galoot
Optimystical Publishing, 2006. first. hardcover. First printing, as stated on copyright page. Signed by many celebrities. Book fine. Housed in publisher's fold-out case, in very good condition, some minor wear. Identified celebrity signatures are: Ed Asner, Rod McKuen, Mary Wilson, Diane Ladd, Stella Stevens, Ernest Borgnine, Doris Roberts, Annette Funicello.....
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Bloomsbury, 1997. sixth printing. softcover. Paperback, sixth printing, as signified by number line from 10-6 on copyright page, on p. 53 under Other Equipment-wand repeated. Book fine, former owner's name on front free end paper.
Oh Say Can You Say
New York: Random House, 1979. Dr. Seuss. First, Collector's Edition. hardcover. Very unusual item, the only edition of this book published with a dust jacket. Marked "Collector's Edition" on the front of the dust jacket. The regular trade edition of this book was published without a dust jacket. Printed especially.....
Winnie the Pooh
London: Methuen, 1926. Shepard, E. H. First. hardcover. Very good first edition in a good dust jacket that has some staining on the front panel and rear panel, otherwise the jacket would be near fine. Housed in a custom-made slipcase. First published in 1926 stated on copyright page.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
New York: Scholastic. 1999. Mary Grandpre. First, advance review copy with publisher's information printed on back panel. Softcover, wrappers. Advance review copy in wrappers, fine, in supplied slipcase.
Madeline's Rescue
New York: Viking, 1953. Bemelmans, Ludwig. First edition. hardcover. Very good first edition (First Published stated on copyright page and 1953 on title page)in a very good dust jacket with gold Caldecott Medal on the front panel. Signed by Bemelmans on the half title page. Rare signed. The only book.....
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Philomel Books, 1983. later. hardcover. Signed 14th printing, as stated on copyright page. Signed with a drawing by author on copyright page. Book fine. Dust jacket near fine, a couple of tiny holes on spine. Comes with a flyer from signing.
Watercress
Neal Porter Books, 2021. first. hardcover. First edition, as stated on copyright page with number line from 10-1. Book and dust jacket fine.
The Polar Express
Houghton Mifflin, 1985. first. hardcover. First edition, with number line from 10-1 on copyright page. Signed on a laid-in bookplate by the author. Book near fine, with faint water stain on rear top of cover. Dust jacket near fine, water staining at top of rear panel, and bleeding from back.....
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Bloomsbury, 2007. first. hardcover. INSCRIBED and SIGNED first edition, as stated on copyright page. Signed on the tile page with hologram sticker attached for verification of signature at signing. Book and dust jacket in fine condition. Comes with admission ticket for the celebration of the publication of the book at.....
The Hobbit
Houghton Mifflin, 1938. first. hardcover. First US edition, first issue. Book very good, spine ends slightly worn, corners slightly rubbed, between 2nd free end paper and next paper some cracking along gutter as well as in rear, rear paste-down has a small bookstore sticker at bottom and a number stamp.....
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Bloomsbury, 2005. first. hardcover. SIGNED first edition, as stated on copyright page. Signed on a bookplate that is attached to the front free end paper. Book and dust jacket near fine, wrinkle at top of spine on both.
A Princess of Mars
Grosset & Dunlap, 1927. later. hardcover. Later edition. Book very good, some rubbing along edges, printing on spine lightly faded.
Tom Swift and the Cosmic Astronauts
Grosset & Dunlap, 1960. first. hardvover. First edition. Book near fine, original blue tweed covers w/ faint sunning to spine and edges, blue and white endpapers, edges very slightly rubbed. DJ very good, minor wear, rubbing on parts of spine. DJ rear flap advertises "The New Tom Swift, Jr. Adventures,".....
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Scholastic, 1999. first. softcover. First paperback edition, number line from 12-1 on copyright page. Book near fine, some rubbing at spine ends and corners.
The Little Prince
Reynal & Hitchcock, 1943. first. hardcover. First edition in a first issue dust jacket. Book near fine, with very slight rubbing at corners and spine ends, book binding glue shows somewhat through front and rear paste-downs. Dust jacket good, some pieces missing, some tanning.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Scholastic, 2005. first. hardcover. SIGNED first US edition, as stated on copyright page and with number line from 10-1. Book fine. Dust jacket fine except for tiny water stain at bottom of spine on inside of dj. Housed in custom-made slipcase. Comes with email from seller as provenance.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Bloomsbury, 2004. first. softcover. SIGNED first UK paperback edition with number line from 1-10 on copyright page, and with "this paperback edition first published in 2004". Book in fine condition. Signed by author on half-title page. Comes in custom-made fold-out slipcase.
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall
Grosset & Dunlap, 1945. first. hardcover. First edition according to Farah Guide, 1945A-1 (Judy Bolton on rear of dust jacket panel). Book very good, some rubbing, soiling, paper yellowed, red stained top edges in tact. Dust jacket, some wear and tear, a few of pieces missing.
The Password to Larkspur Lane
Grosset & Dunlap, 1933. first. hardcover. First edition, 1933 A-1, according to Farah Guide. Book fine, former owner's name on verso of first free end paper. Dust jacket very good, some soiling. Housed in a custom-made slipcase.
The Mystery at Lilac Inn
Grosset & Dunlap, 1930. first. hardcover. First edition, 1930 A-1, as per Farah Guide. Book very good, some soiling on covers, 22P42 stamped on rear free end paper. Dust jacket good, pieces missing, some tears and wear. Housed in a custom-made slipcase.