Search Results: Titles starting with H from Books of Wonder

[ROBINSON, W[illiam] Heath]. Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. With Illustrations by W. Heath Robinson. [London]: Boots the Chemist (ca. 1930). 4to, 320pp. Brick red cloth pictorially stamped in black and gilt. 16 tipped-in color plates and numerous b&w illustrations. Lower spine end worn with tiny tears and chips, top of spine and other edges lightly rubbed, spine lightly sunned, light scratching to rear cover, pages slightly aged, first and last leaf a tad foxed. Nonetheless, a clean, tight, generally quite attractive copy.
Boots the Chemist edition (ca. 1930), being a reprint by Hodder and Stoughton for Boots the Chemist of their 1913 edition and containing all of the original 16 color plates. A wonderful edition featuring 17 of Andersen's fairy tales including such classics as "The Snow Queen," "The Little Mermaid," "The Emperor's New Clothes," and "The Ugly Duckling" accompanied by W. Heath Robinson's lush watercolors that combine the magic and humor of these tales.

DODGE, M.E. Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates. A Story of Life in Holland. Illustrated by F.O.C. Darley and Thomas Nast. NY: James O'Kane, 1866. 12mo, [iv] 347pp. + [4] advts. Green cloth stamped in gilt. Yellow endpapers; four b&w plates. Spine ends and edges worn, 3/8" tear to cloth of front hinge, cloth covers a bit bubbled, spine lightly rubbed, cloth slightly soiled, some light internal hand-soiling to a few pages, else an attractive, tight copy.
First edition, with title in red and black, and publisher's insignia in gilt on both covers. BAL 4753. This wonderful classic about a pair of homemade skates that could help a young boy save his family from poverty has been continuously in print since this first edition was published over 150 years ago. Dodge's second and most popular work, this was the basis for several films and television adaptations, the most famous being the 1958 movie staring Tab Hunter and directed by Sidney Lumet.

SEUSS, Dr. Happy Birthday to You! NY: Random House [1959]. 4to, [56]pp. + [1] advt. Color pictorial boards. Color pictorial endpapers; color illustrations on every page. Spine ends and corners lightly rubbed, else a fine copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (light edge wear, some rubbing to front panel with a half-inch thin ink line below the image of the Birthday Bird).
First edition, having six white spots on p.34. Dr. Seuss has crafted the perfect celebration of the person you were born to be. When the Great Birthday Bird arrives to usher in your "Day of all Days," you can expect a colorful romp full of fantastical fun that is all about YOU! Younger/Hirsch 28.

A promotional poster celebrating the 2003 publication of Lane Smith's The Happy Hocky Family Moves to the Country! Measuring 25" x 12.5".

Happy Inauguration Bill Clinton! A poster celebrating the inauguration of our 42nd President, Bill Clinton, on January 20th, 1993. Featuring an original image by Caldecott Medalist Maurice Sendak and created to welcome Clinton into office by the Children of America, Maurice Sendak and HarperCollins Publishers. The poster measures 12.5" x 13".

JOHNSON, Crockett. Harold and the Purple Crayon. NY: Harper & Brothers, 1955. 16mo, [64]pp. Color pictorial boards with black cloth spine stamped in purple. Illustrations in black and purple on every page Lower edge of boards lightly rubbed (far less than usually found), upper edge of sheets a tad foxed – but actual pages unaffected, else a remarkably clean, bright copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (edges, corners and spine slightly worn).
First edition with a $1.50 dust jacket price. There's nothing Harold can't create, do, or explore with his imagination and his trusty purple crayon. The first of seven books written by Crockett Johnson about this unforgettable character. Truly an iconic picture book.

ROWLING, J[oanne] K[athleen].Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Illustrations by Mary GrandPre. [NY]: Scholastic [1999]. 8vo, xii 436pp. Purple half-cloth with green patterned boards and spine stamped in green. Red endpapers; b&w illustrated chapter headings. A fine copy in original color pictorial dust jacket. Signed by the author, J.K. Rowling, and the artist, Mary GrandPre.First US Edition. The third book in the bestselling Harry Potter series. Harry must face his greatest challenge yet when his infamous godfather, Sirius Black, escapes from Azkaban prison. Is he out to get Harry? Or is there more to the story than Harry's been told?

ROWLING, J[oanne] K[athleen]. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. [London]: Bloomsbury [2000]. 12mo, 636pp. Color pictorial boards. Pages a bit yellowed, as always, else a fine copy in original color pictorial dust jacket.
First edition. The fourth title in J.K. Rowling's best-selling phenomenon sees Harry struggling to survive the perilous challenges of the Triwizard tournament while sinister forces plot a deadly reunion in the background.

ROWLING, J[oanne] K[athleen]. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Illustrations by Mary Grandpré. [NY]: Scholastic [2000]. 8vo, xiv 737pp. Black quarter-cloth stamped in bronze with red boards blindstamped with a pattern. Purple endpapers; b&w illustrated chapter headings. A fine copy with minute scratching to upper and lower edge of sheets in original color pictorial dust jacket (minute creasing to top edge of front flap).
First US edition, issued on the same day as the UK edition, and first appearance of the Mary Grandpré artwork. The fourth book in J.K. Rowling's best-selling Harry Potter series, which sees Harry struggling to survive his fourth year at Hogwarts and the Triwizard Cup, all while forces work in the background to resurrect Lord Voldemort.

DOWNER, Anne. Hatching Magic. NY: Atheneum Books for Young Readers [2003]. 8vo, [x] 242pp. Navy quarter-boards stamped in bronze, with light green boards. Beige endpapers. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author, Anne Downer.
First edition. When Gideon's pet wyvern disappears through a magic hole in time out of 13th century England, Gideon follows him and ends up in Boston in the year 2002, and enlists the help of 11 year-old Theodora to get back to his own time.

A poster celebrating the fact that This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen was awarded the 2013 Caldecott Medal. Measuring 23" x 18.5".

A promotional poster celebrating the 1989 publication of Heartland by Diane Siebert, paintings by Wendell Minor. Signed by the artist, Wendell Minor. Measuring 24.5" x 18.5".

A promotional poster celebrating the 1987 release of Heckedy Peg, written by Audrey Wood and illustrated by Don Wood. Measuring 18" x 14".

KELLY, Erin Entrada. Hello, Universe. [NY]: Greenwillow [2017]. 8vo, [vi] 314pp. Navy boards with spine stamped in red and front decoratively stamped in blind. Red endpapers. A fine copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (no medal affixed). Signed by the author, Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly.
First edition. 2018 Newbery Medal Winner! Told from four intertwining points of view — two boys and two girls — the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani (hero).

BABBITT, Natalie. Herbert Rowbarge. NY: Farrar Straus Giroux [1982]. 8vo, [vi] 216pp. Black quarter-cloth stamped in gold foil with goldenrod boards stamped in black. Light bumping to upper front corner, else a fine copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (light edge wear). Signed by the author, Newbery Honor author Natalie Babbitt.
First edition. A poignant exploration of the life of the wealthy creator of a fantastic amusement park, who struggles with loneliness as he pines for a part of himself that he doesn't know he lost. This moving novel by the author of Tuck Everlasting was published the same year that Babbitt was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen medal.

McKINLEY, Robin. The Hero and the Crown. NY: Greenwillow [1985]. 8vo, [x] 246pp. White quarter cloth stamped in gold with pale green boards. Sea green endpapers. Some staining to lower spine end, upper spine end slightly rubbed, else a clean, bright copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (no medal affixed). Signed by the author, Newbery Medalist Robin McKinley.
First edition. 1986 Newbery Medal Winner! Though Aerin is the daughter of the Damarian King, her people mistrust her because of her mother - a northern witchwoman. It is only after she slays the giant dragon, Maur, and comes to the rescue of Damar – with the aid of the Wizard Luthe and the mystical Blue Sword – that she finally earns her peoples respect and her true birthright. A "prequel" to the Newbery Honor-winning The Blue Sword.

McKINLEY, Robin. The Hero and the Crown. NY: Greenwillow [1985]. 8vo, [viii] 288pp. Blue paper wrappers. Half-inch clean tear where front wrapper meets spine, else a clean, sharp copy. Signed by the author, Newbery Medalist Robin McKinley.
Advance Uncorrected Bound Galley. 1986 Newbery Medal Winner! Though Aerin is the daughter of the Damarian King, her people mistrust her because of her mother - a northern witchwoman. It is only after she slays the giant dragon, Maur, and comes to the rescue of Damar – with the aid of the Wizard Luthe and the mystical Blue Sword – that she finally earns her peoples respect and her true birthright. A "prequel" to the Newbery Honor-winning The Blue Sword and the winner of the 1986 Newbery Medal!

Promotional poster celebrating the 1989 publication of the Caldecott Medal-winning book Hey, Al by Arthur Yorinks, illustrated by Richard Egielski. This poster is signed by both Yorinks and Egielski, and measures 24" x 16.5".

KEATS, Ezra Jack. Hi, Cat! NY: Macmillan, 1970. Oblong 8vo, [32]pp. Beige quarter-cloth stamped in black with color pictorial boards. Color pictorial endpapers; color illustrations on every page. Lower edge lightly rubbed, upper corners minutely so, else a fine copy in original color pictorial dust jacket (some edge wear at corners and spine ends).
First edition. Returning to the neighborhood of his beloved Snowy Day for the sixth time, Ezra Jack Keats tells the story of Archie, who encounters a new resident of the block on his way to meet Peter. What starts with a "Hi, cat!" soon turns into a hilarious and unpredictable adventure. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary!

LONGFELLOW, Henry E. Hiawatha. Illustrated by John Rea Neill. Chicago: Reilly & Britton [1909]. 12mo, 208pp. Olive cloth with color pictorial label affixed to front and spine stamped in gilt; t.e.g. Two-color pictorial endpapers; 14 two-color plates and decorations in green around edges of every page. Light rubbing to spine ends and corners, as well as cover label, a few small spots to fore-edge of pages, else a clean, tight copy.
First edition thus. A beautifully illustrated edition of Longfellow's The Song of Hiawatha. Neill's illustrations capture the power and beauty of this lyric epic. This was done while during the period he illustrated The Road to Oz and The Emerald City of Oz, considered by many to be his most beautifully illustrated Oz books.