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Firenze: Salimbeni, 1981. Introduction by Fernando Tempestri. A facsimile of Pinocchio, as it first appeared in serial installments in Italy from 1881-1883. Text is in the original (Tuscan) Italian. Published in Florence to mark the centenary of Pinocchio. A rich fantasy that differs considerably from the tame versions known via Disney and other adaptations. Large paperbound format in olive green… Read more about this item

(Indianapolis, IN: Dog Ear Publishing, 2015.) Spanish-language edition. Signed by Luke on the title page with a small drawing of a pumpkin. The story of a stray black cat named B (for Bernard) and his quest for a new home with the Willow Witch. A Halloween story for juvenile readers and children of all ages. Several color illustrations. All text… Read more about this item

Boston: Little, Brown and Co., (1961.) 1st edition. In a custom fine leather binding. A sports mystery story by Matt Christopher (1917-1997), prolific author of books and stories for young readers. In this novel, a boy sets out to crack the case of who is stealing from his locker during basketball practice. 128 pages. Illustrated. 7.5 x 5.25 inches. Handsomely… Read more about this item

NY: Henry Holt and Co., (2014.) "Advance Reader's Edition" preceding the 1st edition. Signed by the author in blue marker. A story of Soviet Russia for younger readers. A young boy finds salvation in playing soccer in an orphanage for the children of enemies of the state. 234 pp, illustrations. Paperbound 12mo. Fine, unread condition. An engaging work by Eugene… Read more about this item

NY: Square Fish, (2013.) A signed reprint of the edition published by Henry Holt in 2011. Historical novel of a young boy's life in Soviet Russia during the Stalin era. Winner of a Newbery Honor award. Signed by Yelchin "To Glenda" in blue marker on the half-title. 167 pp., with illustrations by the author. Paperbound 12mo. Newbery Honor seal on… Read more about this item

Illustrations by Kim Chung Hyub. Seoul, Korea: Self-published, 1966. 1st edition. Signed by the author in ink on the title page. 80 pp. Oblong hardcover. 10.5 by 7.75 inches. Good condition with some wear and bumping at the corners and spine ends. No dust jacket. The story of a friendship between a young South Korean boy and an older American… Read more about this item

Washington: Library of Congress, 1974. Illustrated catalog of a 1974-75 exhibit on the role of children's books in early America. Includes primers, instructive and improving works; early rhymes and curiosities; later songs and verses; famous fiction firsts; and magazines. 24mo. Stiff printed wraps. Fine in the original protective envelope.

NY: Knopf, (1965.) Unstated but presumed 1st edition. SIGNED by Wilson. The fifth book in the Herbert Yadon series. A humorous tale of interplanetary canine hijinks, in which resourceful Herbert foils a plot and saves the day after landing on the "dog-gonedest planet this side of Mars." Signed by the author in ink on the orange, front free endpaper. With… Read more about this item