The Animal World

London, Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. c1900. Cloth. A very scarce panorama of the animal world for children, with colour images of different creatures. Very scarce work. From Father Tuck's Panorama Series intended for play. With eight colour panels illustrated with animals including: elephants, sheep, tigers, camels, donkeys, ducks, zebras, and dogs. The original accordion binding with red cloth to the edges of each panel and brightly illustrated paper covers. Externally, smart with rubbing and minor chipping to the extremities. Light fading to the cloth and the odd small mark to the external panels. Internally, firmly bound. Panels are very bright and clean with minor age toning. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 909T23

GBP 225,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 256.5 US$ 295.84 | JP¥ 45619]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: Animal World Father Tuck Panorama World Not Stated

Cinderella

London, Raphael Tuck & Sons, c1900. Hardback. A very unique and vanishingly scarce panorama of 'Cinderella' containing colourful figures from the fairy tale, intended to be played with. From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie. A very scarce copy of the 'Cinderella' volume from Father Tuck's Panorama Series.A unique work with five beautiful and colourful images of figures, depicting Cinderella, the Ugly Sisters, the Fairy Godmother, Cinderella dancing with the Prince, and a Herald leading Cinderella back to the Royal Palace. Complete with unpunched bases for holding the paper figures, all of which are unpunched. Front wrap is a beautiful embossed chromolithograph.With instructions to the reverse of the front wrap, and four leaves telling the story of Cinderella.From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, from her library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. After being widowed at 25, Audrey married the fabulously wealthy American department store heir, Marshall Field III, later divorcing him and marrying the Honorable Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. In 1940 she bought Julians Park and redesigned the interior. Her library was impressive, with many examples of her own bookbinding.Audrey was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty, the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII (though she was also rumoured to be his daughter, or the lover of King Edward VIII), featured in the 'Book of Beauty' by Cecil Beaton. She had many high profile friends, such as Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, Fred Astaire, and Nancy Mitford, a sparkling hostess of the Edwardian period, her hedonistic antics bringing her into the Bright Young Things. In the original publisher's front wrap, unbound as issued. Externally, the front wrap is lightly marked and bright. Some light spots to the reverse of the figures but all images are bright and clean. All unpunched and in a wonderful condition. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Book no.: 793P49

GBP 835,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 951.5 US$ 1097.88 | JP¥ 169299]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: Cinderella raphael tuck father tuck's panorama series fairy tales raphael tuck disney Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie Not Stated

Cinderella Panorama Book

London, Collins, c1950. Cloth. A beautiful pop-up panorama colourfully telling the fairy tale 'Cinderella', a charming and colourfully illustrated work. A unique and charming pop-up panorama of 'Cinderella', recounting the tale through six pop-up scenes. The tale is told through six colourful pop-up scenes.Instructions on how to use the "toy theatre" to the front paste down.Collated, lacking the pages of text in the volume, however, with a thirty-one page booklet loosely inserted, telling the tale of 'Cinderella&apos. Each pop-up scene is complete  and in full working order. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the Victoria and Albert Museum Libraries. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some light rubbing and spots. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Rear board is sunned. Front hinge is strained. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with light spots and discoloration to the scenes. Age toning to the front hinge and first leaf. Large tear and a prior owner's stamp to the first leaf. Repair to the tail of scene one. Very small closed tears to scenes three and five. Bookplate is firmly bound, with some spots. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book no.: 915P21

GBP 45,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 51.5 US$ 59.17 | JP¥ 9124]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: Cinderella Panorama Book cinderella pop-up panorama cinderella Not Stated

Cinderella

London, George Routledge & Sons , 1873. Paperback. A scarce children's "toy book" retelling the beloved fairy tale 'Cinderella', complete with colourful plates by Walter Crane. A scarce work.A charming rendition of the beloved fairy tale 'Cinderella', complete with eight colourful leaves depicting the tale, alongside the text.The illustrations in this work are by Walter Crane, known for being an artist and book illustrator, one of the most influential children's book creators of his time. He often illustrated children's books, including editions of 'The Frog Prince', 'Baby's Own Aesop', and 'The First of May: A Fairy Masque&apos. He was an admirer of the Pre-Raphaelites, Italian Renaissance, and Japanese art.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the Victoria and Albert Museum Libraries.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart, with light handling marks to the wraps. Wear to the backstrip, with a small tear to the head, and a repair to the tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with a few scattered spots. Good . Ill.: Walter Crane. Good .

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Book no.: 971P53

GBP 149,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 170 US$ 195.91 | JP¥ 30210]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: Cinderella walter crane toy books fairy tales walter crane Walter Crane

Circus: Zig Zag Board Books

Hungary , Bancroft & Co. 1964. First edition. Hardback. A very scarce first edition of this charming and original 'zig zag board book' concerned with a day at the circus. A very scarce copy. Bright example of this Zig Zag Board Book published by Bancroft, consisting of a charming colourful tale telling of Mr Jones's trip to the circus with his family. Printed to verso and recto of five boards on cloth support which opens into a zig zag as the reader continues the story. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine. Boards clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book no.: 848A71

GBP 275,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 313.5 US$ 361.58 | JP¥ 55757]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: circus very scarce children's very scarce Not Stated

Clown Land

London, Perry & Co. Limited, c1894. Paperback. A very scarce Victorian's children's work, containing nine poems about clowns and their adventures, colourfully illustrated. A vanishingly scarce work. Held institutionally at only three libraries; University of Cambridge, Bibliotheek Universiteit van Amsterdam, and the University of Washington. Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of Cambridge Libraries. The volume is cut to the top edge to shape of the front wrap's clown's ruffled collar and head. An entertaining and unique work for children, a poetical volume on clowns and their escapades. This work includes a total of nine short poems; 'The Three Handed Boxer', 'The Musical Clowns', 'The Clown Jockey', 'Aerobatic Clown', 'The Merry Skaters', 'Aerobatic Cycling Clown', 'Rival Clowns', The Barbarous Clown', and 'The Great Hat Feat&apos. Designed by Vernon E. Barrett, with colourful illustrations to each page.The publisher, Perry & Co. Limited, was a dip pens manufacturer, founded in 1824. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart with light handling marks and spots to the wraps. Light edge wear to the wraps, a little heavier to the rear wrap. A small amount of loss to the backstrip, heavier to the head and tail. Internally, textblock is working loose from the wraps. Pages are bright with light handling marks and spots. Good . Ill.: Vernon E. Barrett. Good .

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Book no.: 909P2

GBP 495,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 564 US$ 650.84 | JP¥ 100363]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: Clown Land clowns vernon e. barrett circus clowns Vernon E. Barrett

Contes Choisis de L&Apos;Imagerie D&Apos;Epinal

Epinal, Pellerin, c1900. Cloth. An uncommon volume of short stories for children, a colourfully illustrated volume in the original French. An uncommon work.In the original French.A series of stories telling of the history and imagery of Epinal, a commune in northeastern France, alongside general tales of French history.Including a total of eighty short stories, each of which is colourfully illustrated. Containing tales such as 'La Bergere et son Chat', 'Le Petit Chaperon Rouge', 'La Faux Mendiant', 'La Visite a Leonore', 'La Fee Angelique et le Nain Pafaro', 'Bellotte et Laideronnette', 'Jeanne d'Arc', 'Histoire de Tulipe la Petit Bohemienne', and more.Undated, dated from WorldCat. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with light edge wear and bumping. Rubbing to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Light bumping to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 956P16

GBP 175,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 199.5 US$ 230.09 | JP¥ 35482]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: Contes Choisis de l'Imagerie d'Epinal stories epinal french stories Not Stated

Cosy Nook Farm

London, Raphael Tuck & Sons LTD, c1900. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of one of Father Tuck's 'Pictureland' books, a very scarce volume about farmyard life. The first edition of this very scarce work, with no records of this work being held institutionally. A charming work for children, exploring life at a farm, and the different farmyard animals there, including Billy the goat, Molly the cow, Dobbin the horse, and Neddy the donkey. This work shows the responsibilities of each animal, and what they do at the farm.Illustrated with twelve chromolithograph plates. Collated, complete.Part of Father Tuck's 'Pictureland' Series. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing and marks to the wraps. A little light edge wear, including a very small amount of loss to the spine. Vertical fold to the text. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean, with a few scattered spots. Staples are rusted. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book no.: 972P4

GBP 275,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 313.5 US$ 361.58 | JP¥ 55757]

Catalogue: Children's Books

Keywords: Cosy Nook Farm father tuck pictureland animals father tuck Not Stated

Dean&Apos;S Moveable Books, Red Riding Hood

London, Dean & Son, 1858. Hardback. A very scarce moveable book telling the beloved fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood', a colourful work volume. A very scarce work.This volume contains a total of eight colourful moveable scenes, telling the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood&apos.Dean & Son were a noted London-based publisher in the nineteenth century, one of the first publishers to introduce pop-up books for children. Their "living picture" books began being published in the 1860s, with the animations activated by pulling a tab and moving the pictures.Publisher's adverts to the paste downs and endpapers.'Little Red Riding Hood' is a beloved fairy tale, these illustrations showing the young Little Red in a vivid red hooded cape, and a blue dress. The tale has a long history, but was first published by Charles Perrault in his 'Histoire et Contes du Temps Passe' anthology in 1697, in which he introduced the detail of the redness of Little Red's coat.Collated; page 1 is lacking the tab; page 2 is lacking the tab and Little Red's head, wolf's front right leg is loose; page 3 is lacking the tab, and Little Red's head is loose; pages 4 and 5 are lacking the tabs; page 6 is lacking the tab and Little Red's head; pages 7 and 8 are lacking the tabs and the moveable pieces.Undated, dated from the publisher's code to the rear wrap, '8,000-11,58&apos. Dean and Son used these codes to distinguish when their works were published, this work being published in November 1858. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, the boards are rubbed with some light discolouration and marks. Bumping to the extremities, resulting in a small amount of loss of paper, bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Bookseller's label to the front paste down. Internally, textblock is detached from the binding, binding has failed. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots and handling marks. Page 1 is lacking the tab. Page 2 is lacking the tab and Little Red's head, wolf's front right leg is loose. Page 3 is lacking the tab, and Little Red's head is loose. Pages 4 and 5 are lacking the tabs. Page 6 is lacking the tab and Little Red's head. Pages 7 and 8 are lacking the tabs and the moveable pieces. Fair . Ill.: Not Stated. Fair .

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Book no.: 895P7

GBP 575,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 655.25 US$ 756.02 | JP¥ 116583]

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Keywords: Dean's Moveable Books, Red Riding Hood red riding hood little red riding hood dean and son red riding hood Not Stated

Dean&Apos;S Moveable Books, Red Riding Hood

London, Dean & Son, 1859. Cloth. A very scarce Victorian moveable book for children, colourfully depicting 'Little Red Riding Hood&apos. A very scarce work.This volume contains a total of eight colourful moveable scenes, telling the fairy tale 'Little Red Riding Hood&apos.Dean & Son were a noted London-based publisher in the nineteenth century, one of the first publishers to introduce pop-up books for children. Their "living picture" books began being published in the 1860s, with the animations activated by pulling a tab and moving the pictures.Publisher's adverts to the paste downs and endpapers.'Little Red Riding Hood' is a beloved fairy tale, these illustrations showing the young Little Red in a vivid red hooded cape, and a blue dress. The tale has a long history, but was first published by Charles Perrault in his 'Histoire et Contes du Temps Passe' anthology in 1697, in which he introduced the detail of the redness of Little Red's coat.Collated; page 1 tab is a little defective but present; page 3 tab does not work; page 4 lacks the tab; page 5 tab is a little defective but present; pages 7 and 8 lack the tabs.Undated, dated from the publisher's code to the rear wrap, '15,000-5,59&apos. Dean and Son used these codes to distinguish when their works were published, this work being published in May 1859. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards. Light bumping to the extremities, resulting in a little loss of paper. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Minor marks to the boards. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Textblock is held to the boards by cords only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Some tabs have been repaired and restored. Page 1 tab is a little defective but present. Page 3 tab does not work. Page 4 lacks the tab. Page 5 tab is a little defective but present. Pages 7 and 8 lack the tabs. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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Book no.: 895P8

GBP 990,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 1128 US$ 1301.68 | JP¥ 200726]

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Keywords: Dean's Moveable Books, Red Riding Hood Red Riding Hood little red riding hood dean and son Red Riding Hood Not Stated

Donald Duck Annual

London, Collins, 1942. Cloth. An illustrated entertaining annual featuring the beloved Donald Duck, a comical work of tales and jokes, The Donald Duck annual for 1943, an entertaining work for children comprising of stories, puzzles, jokes, rhymes, and more.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece show Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Pluto. Also illustrated with monochrome illustrations throughout. Donald Duck was first introduced to the public in 1934, very quickly becoming an incredibly popular foil to Mickey Mouse.Gift inscription to the half-title, ownership inscription to the reverse. In the original publisher's quarter cloth binding with pictorial paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the extremities has resulted in a little loss of paper. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light rubbing and a few minor marks to the boards. A little fading to the fore edge of the front board. Rear paste down has been repaired. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and generally clean with the occasional spot. Ink inscription to the recto and verso of the half-title. Small closed tear to the bottom edge of the half-title and front endpaper. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book no.: 896P26

GBP 75,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 85.5 US$ 98.61 | JP¥ 15206]

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Keywords: Donald Duck Annual annual donald duck disney annual Not Stated

Flying Is Fun with Gulf Air

Singapore, Tien Wah Press, c1970. Hardback. A brightly illustrated pop-up book for children all about flying, from Gulf Air. In both English and Arabic. English and Arabic. Illustrated with eight full colour pop-up scenes, eight push or pull moveable tabs, and a spinning dial. Collated complete and all in perfect working condition. A charming story about two young children taking a flight with Gulf Air, the flag carrier of Bahrain. In this story the children check into their flight with their families, board the plane, listen to the safety instructions, visit the cockpit, and more. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, very smart with minor wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small handling mark. All folding and moveable parts are in perfect working condition. Previous owner's small bookplate to the front pastedown. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .

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Book no.: 916T58

GBP 495,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 564 US$ 650.84 | JP¥ 100363]

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Keywords: Flying Fun Gulf Air Fun Not Stated

Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Not Stated, Not Stated, c1960. Paperback. An uncommon colourful pop-up nativity scene by the Czech artist Vojtěch Kubašta, a brilliant example. An uncommon pop-up nativity scene, an impressive and colourful scene showing Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the Three Kings, a shepherd, and other figures. The nativity scene has the star of Bethlehem flying over the night sky, in a typically Czech scene.Including both of the original free standing figures, showing sheep, and a villager carrying Vanocka, a Czech plaited bread traditionally made at Christmas. By Czech artist Vojtěch Kubašta, who is well known for his works of various pop-up books. He also illustrated pop-up books of 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Snow White', and 'Cinderella&apos. Kubasta issued a new nativity paper construction creche annually.Stamp of Michael and Megan Dawson to the reverse, a husband and wife who established a successful business dealing in and restoring pop-up books. In the original paper standing pop-up display. Pop-up is complete and very smart. Stamp to the reverse. Fine . Ill.: Kubasta. Fine .

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Book no.: 919P7

GBP 175,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 199.5 US$ 230.09 | JP¥ 35482]

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Keywords: Gloria in Excelsis Deo nativity kubasta christmas nativity Kubasta

The House That Jack Built

London, Marcus Ward & Co, 1875. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this edition of this enduring popular nursery rhyme, a scarce edition, complete with chromolithograph plates. The first edition of this scarce work.'The House That Jack Built is a popular English nursery rhyme, thought to originate from the sixteenth century. This volume contains two versions of the rhyme, the second one being close to the traditional nursery rhyme.Illustrated with a chromolithograph frontispiece, and eleven chromolithograph plates. Collated, complete.The illustrations are by J. R. Harris.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the Victoria and Albert Museum Libraries. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities, resulting in a small amount of loss of cloth. Small tears to the joint. Light rubbing and a few minor marks to the cloth. Front hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Good . Ill.: J. R. Harris. Good .

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Book no.: 950P1

GBP 325,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 370.5 US$ 427.32 | JP¥ 65895]

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Keywords: The House That Jack Built j. r. harris nursery rhyme j. r. harris J. R. Harris

Japanese Fairy Tales Series. No. 7: The Old Man & the Devils

[Tokyo], [Kobunsha Meiki], [1886]. First edition. Paperback. A beautifully illustrated copy of 'The Old Man & The Devils', the seventh story published as part of the Japanese Fairy Tale Series. Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps, with a soft silk ribbon tie. In a traditional Japanese fukurotoji binding style, using paper created from the bark of the mitusmata plant. Dated using Jisc from copies of the work held at the University of Oxford Libraries. Collated, with twenty-two unnumbered pages and the title in Japanese on the reverse of the front cover. 'The Old Man & The Devils' is No. 7 in the Japanese Fairy Tale Series, a series conceived by the publisher Takejiro Hasegawa with the aim to help Japanese children learn English. This entertaining tale tells the story of an old man who encounters a large gathering of devils. Upon viewing their merriment from the safety of a cave, the old man decides to join them in their dancing, leading to some unusual and unforeseen events. Delicately illustrated in colour throughout by Sensei Eitaku. Translated by James Curtis Hepburn. Bound in the publisher's original paper wraps, with a ribbon tie. In a Japanese fukurotoji binding style. Externally, generally smart, with light creasing to the extremities and the odd light mark. Rear board is lifting, partly detached, but holding reasonably firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book no.: 918Q24

GBP 195,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 222.25 US$ 256.39 | JP¥ 39537]

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Keywords: Japanese fairy tale series the old man and the devils fairy tales japan the old man and the devils illustrated Not Stated