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Helsinki: Schildts, 1968. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. First Edition. The rarest of all Tove Jansson's first editions, the first trade edition of Sculptor's Daughter. As the publisher to whom she submitted her manuscripts Schildts were nervous about this departure from the Moomins series, particularly as the author refused point-blank to illustrate the book. As a small Finnish publishing house which caters only for the Swedish-speaking minority in that country it is likely that no more than 500 copies were printed. In the event, demand exceeded supply and Schildts published a second edition the following year. Incredibly hard-to-find, only the second copy to have passed through our hands in 30 years. A Fine copy in the publisher's 1/4 cloth with handsome marbled boards, pp. 146 with index at the rear. Exceptionally clean with strong gilt titles, no bumping of the extremities, square and tight. The most minor of creasing at the crown. A beautiful copy.
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Bildhuggarens Dotter (Sculptor's Daughter) - The First Trade Edition
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Bildhuggarens Dotter (Sculptor's Daughter) - First Illustrated Edition
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Helsinki: Schildts, 1994. Illustrated Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First thus, the revised edition. When first published in 1968 Tove Jansson insisted that her first foray into adult's literature would not include illustrations of any kind - so intent was she in distancing herself from the Moomins. By 1994 she had mellowed somewhat and agreed to the inclusion of photographs from her own family archives as well as one of her own drawings for this new edition. The original Schildts Swedish language editions of Tove Jansson's works are always the most difficult to locate due to their comparatively tiny print-runs and this one is no exception - very hard to find and particularly in such superb condition as this one. pp. 167, illustrated, Fine in Fine dustjacket.
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Bildhuggarens Dotter (Sculptor's Daughter): A Signed Presentation Copy
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Helsinki: Schildts, 1968. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good/Good. First Printing. Printed in the original Swedish language. The first edition of Tove Jansson's Sculptor's Daughter. Softcover, pp. 146(7), index, plain white card covers in dustjacket which is fixed to the book at the spine. 21 x 13 cm, edges untrimmed. A signed presentation copy of this important book from the author to her Godmother, the artist Ragni Cawen. At the front endpaper the author has written "Till Ragni av Tove. -68" and underneath has drawn a little heart. A unique and touching copy. Shelf-worn at the edges and corners of the covers and showing its age a little but overall in VG condition.
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Bildhuggarens Dotter (Sculptor's Daughter) - First Illustrated Edition - SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR!
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Helsinki: Schildts, 1994. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 1994, First thus, the revised, illustrated edition. When first published in 1968, Tove Jansson insisted that her first foray into adult's literature would not include illustrations of any kind - so intent was she in distancing herself from the Moomins. By 1994, however, she had mellowed somewhat, and she agreed to the inclusion of photographs from her personal family archive - as well as one of her own drawings - for this revised edition of her semi auto-biographical work, Sculptor's Daughter. The original Schildts Swedish language editions of Tove Jansson's works are always the most difficult to acquire due to their comparatively tiny print-runs. And this title is no exception. EXTREMELY hard to find and particularly in such superb condition as this copy. SIGNED copies of either edition are amongst the most elusive of all her works - they simply do not appear on the open market. You are more likely to find an original leaf…
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Bo. A Small Drypoint Portrait, Signed, Dated & Numbered 2/10
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Finland: Self-published, 1947. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. An exquisite and early, small drypoint by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. Numbered 2/10 (lower left) and hand-signed/dated in pencil in 1947 by the artist (middle to lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 24cm x 28cm approx. Image measures 4 cm x 4.5 cm approx. "Bo" is the name of the subject, a small boy. The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. Original backing with label to verso. The frame is a simple wooden one with a few scrapes and minor chips to edge surfaces, commensurate with age - likely to be the original.
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DET OSYNLIGA BARNET (Tales from Moominvalley) - Signed
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Helsinki: Holger Schildts Forlag, 1962. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. An attractive copy of the true first edition of the Moomins book published in English as Tales from Moominvalley. This lovely example has been enhanced even more with a signature-cut of Tove Jansson which has been neatly pasted in at the title-page. Original 1/4 cloth, pictorial boards, pp. 166(7), illustrated by the author with vignettes and numerous full page drawings. Includes the story, The Invisible Child. which is the title of the book in Swedish. Fine condition, very minor bumps and rubs to the corners incurring slight loss of colour. Free from owner names etc, exceptionally clean and bright without the normal print soiling at the rear board.
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Den Ärliga Bedragaren (THE TRUE DECEIVER) - First Printing, Signed by Tove Jansson
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Helsinki: Schildts, 1982. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. First Printing. pp. 191 (192). Printed in the Swedish language, the original first edition of her novel, The True Deceiver. A stunning copy in superb condition which has been signed (with provenance) by Tove Jannson at the half-title. Fine in Fine dustjacket with minor shelf creasing to the crown.
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FARLIG MIDSOMMER, (Moominsummer Madness) - Signed
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Helsinki: Gebers, 1957. 3rd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Third edition. pp. 156, illustrated throughout with vingnettes and half/full page illustrations by the author. Rubbed/slightly bumped at the corners and along the edges of the boards, and a few minor scrapes to the surface of both covers. The block is reasonably fresh and not browned. Free from owner names etc, there is a small stain to the margin of page 13 see picture). Signed in blue ink by Tove Jansson at the front endpaper.
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FINN FAMILY MOOMINTROLL
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London: Puffin Books, 1961. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. Jansson, Tove. First paperback edition, pp. 155, illustrated. A nice, clean copy, free from owner names etc. The paper has browned with age and the spine of the book is also a little darkened. Minor edge wear to te wrappers but remains presentable.
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Georg (Jori). A Small Drypoint Portrait, Signed, Dated & Numbered 7/15
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Finland: Self-published, 1947. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. An attractive and early, small drypoint by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. Numbered 7/15 (lower left) and hand-signed/dated in pencil in 1947 by the artist (middle to lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 24cm x 28cm approx. Image measures 7 cm x 7 cm approx. A portrait of a small boy named "Georg" in the image but at the back on the label to verso the title of the work is recorded as "Jori" which is a Finnish nickname for Georg. The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. Original backing with label to verso. The frame is a simple wooden one with a small chip right edge near middle, a few smaller ones on the surface of the edges and a few other minor marks, condition commensurate with age - likely to be the original.
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HARU, ERÄS SAARI (Notes from an Island). A Signed Presentation Copy
by Jansson, Tove & Pietilä, Tuulikki
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Porvoo: WSOY, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Pietilä, Tuulikki. First Thus, the Finnish language edition of Tove Jansson's final, original book which was published in English as "Notes from an Island" in 2021. Written with her life-partner, Tuulikki Pietilä (who provides the striking illustrations) the book describes episodes from the many years spent at their remote summer cottage off the coast of Southern Finland and is a touching finale from these two great artists. Blue cloth with silver titles at the backstrip, pp. 102, a Presentation copy inscribed and dated to its recipients by Tuulikki ("in friendship") in the year of publication and signed simply by both "Tove" and "Tuulikki". A very pleasing copy of this attractive book.
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Karin, min vän
by Jansson, Tove
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Uudevalla (Sweden): Albert Bonniers Forlag, 1987. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Fine. First Printing. Printed in the Swedish language. "Karin, My Friend" is a short story from the collection "Letters From Klara" (1991). In 1987, to coincide with the Gothenburg Book Festival, Bonniers published this limited edition facsimile of the author's holograph manuscript. Softcover format, 26pp. the vignette on the front cover is also by the author. A Fine, clean copy with some minor surface damage to the rear cover where a sticker appears to have been removed.
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MOOMINTROLLET PÅ KOMETJAKT, (Comet in Moominland)
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Norrkoping: Sorlins Forlag, 1956. 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. First thus, the revised edition (Sweden). Printed in the original Swedish language. pp. 156, pictorial boards without dustjacket as issued, illustrated throughout with vingnettes and half/full page illustrations by the author. Surface wear along the edges of the boards/corners and a few minor scrapes to the surface of the upper cover. A couple of minor marks to the lower cover (ink) The block is reasonably fresh and not browned but there are small, single stains to the margins of four of the pages (text/drawings not affected). Signed in blue ink by Tove Jansson directly to the top right corner of the half-title, uncommon thus.
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MOOMINTROLLET PÅ KOMETJAKT, (Comet in Moominland) - A Signed Presentation Copy
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Norrkoping: Sorlins Forlag, 1956. 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. First thus, the revised edition (Sweden). Printed in the original Swedish language. Inscribed by Tove Jansson "To "Lena" with greetings/wishes for a Happy Christmas at the half-title. Two others (unknown) have added their names to the salutation. Surface wear along the edges of the boards and a few minor scrapes to the surface of the upper cover. pp. 156, illustrated throughout with vingnettes and half/full page illustrations by the author. The block is reasonably fresh and not browned, the binding firm but there is intermittent cracking through the block. VG and uncommon with inscription and signature.
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MUUMI. The Tampere Art Museum MOOMINS Exhibition Catalogue, 1986. Signed/Dated by Tove Jansson & Tuulikki Pietilä
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Tampere, Finland: Tampere Art Museum, 1986. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. First Printing. An incredibly rare item of Moomins memorabilia. In 1986 Tove Jansson and her life-partner, the artist Tuulikki Pietilä, donated a huge collection of Moomins-related artwork to Tampere Art Museum, Finland. The collection comprised over 1000 drawings and paintings and 38 three-dimensional tableaux. The collection was first displayed in The Moomins exhibition at Tampere Art Museum along with other original sketches and book illustrations by Jansson. The tableaux were miniature Moomin-themed dioramas crafted by Jansson, Tuulikki Pietilä and their friend, Pentti Eistola. The donation also comprised other works of art by Jansson as well as archival Moomins-related material. An exhibition catalogue was, of course, published to mark the occasion and we are pleased to be able to offer for sale a particularly significant example. Printed in the Finnish language, the catalogue comprises 72 pages with text…
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MUUMI. The Tampere Art Museum MOOMINS Exhibition Catalogue, Revised.
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Tampere, Finland: Muumilaakso Tampereen Taidemuseo, 1988. 2nd Edition . Soft cover. Fine. A revised version of the very scarce catalogue for the huge collection of Moomins-related artwork donated to Tampere Art Museum by Tove Jansson and her partner, Tuulikki Pietilä, in 1986. The collection comprised over 1000 drawings and paintings and 38 three-dimensional tableaux and forms the majority of what is now The Moomins Museum. pp. 72, illustrated with photos and illustrations and with additional short essays by Raili Pietilä and Anneli Ilmonen. Fine condition in glossy pictorial wrappers.
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Muminpappans Bravader, (The Exploits of Mooninpappa) - Signed
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Helsinki: Gebers, 1956. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Second edition. pp. 142, illustrated throughout with vingnettes and half/full page illustrations by the author. Rubbed at the corners and along the edges of the boards. The block is reasonably fresh and not browned. Free from owner names etc, very clean. Signed in blue ink by Tove Jansson at the front endpaper, a nice copy.
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OPASNO PUTOVANJE (The Dangerous Journey)
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Croatia: Planet Zoe, 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Jansson, Tove. Printed in the Croatian language - first thus (2019). Lower corners slightly bumped but Fine in the pictorial boards
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Olive Trees, Amboise - Signed & Numbered Colour Lithograph
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Finland: Self-published, 1961. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. Mounted, framed and glazed. Image 31cm x 41 cm, frame 53cm x 61cm. Not examined under frame, appears to be in Fine clean condition, a few minor ripples evident. Signed in the plate and hand-signed/dated in pencil lower right, numbered 6/30 lower left.
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Pappan Och Havet (Moominpapa At Sea) - Signed By Tove Jansson
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Helsinki: Schildts, 1991. 5th or later Edition . Hardcover. Fine. 5th Edition. Printed in the original Swedish language. Original laminated pictorial boards (no dustjacket issued), 202 (203) pp., illustrated. Minor bump to the foot of the spine, otherwise a Fine clean copy, appears unread. Beautifully signed (with soft-coloured highlighting) by Tove Jansson at the half-title.
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