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Beatrix Potter The Tale of Peter Rabbit Presentation Signed of 250. Sold for Over $40,000.

Here are some Beatrix Potter items we sold:

Beatrix Potter Signed 1902 First Edition, First Impression of “The Tailor of Gloucester” — Very Rare

Beatrix Potter signed copy of her third book, “The Tailor of Gloucester”, Potter’s personal favorite of all her books. Published privately: London: 1902. Inscription on front free endpaper reads, “For Mr. Butler / from Beatrix Potter / Jan 16th 03″. This hardcover first edition, first impression includes 11 color plates and is one of 500 copies printed exclusively for Potter a year before the first trade edition by Frederick Warne & Co. This version of the text is longer than the first trade edition, and the cover illustration of the three mice was never used again. Measures 4.25″ x 5.25”. Tape on spine, wear to boards, and separation starting at joints. Pencil writing on front pastedown. Internal pages have some foxing and wear but are in generally clean, very good condition. A very rare, beloved children’s book. Sold for $10,000.

Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed

Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed “Beatrix Potter”, written from her home at 2 Bolton Gardens on 23 December 1907, with interesting content regarding writing to “unknown children” and her misgivings about killing a pig. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. Sold for $2,290.

Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed re Her Father

Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, datelined Sawrey, Ambleside on 12 March 1914, shortly after her marriage to William Heelis. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. Potter writes mostly about the ill health of her father, in part, “It is a long time since I have heard where you are? You were with Edith when you last wrote I think – or she with you. I expect to be in London for a few days next week, but whether I have time for Regents Park is doubtful; I will call at the office, where I fancy I am already behindhand! I was up not long ago, but was too much worried about my father, to go anywhere. He has failed very much since Christmas and the doctor does not seem at all sure what is the matter with him – He is too old for any operation – 81 – and it is thought kindest to let him alone; he has got a good nurse, a person from Windemere whom we had before, so she knows them well. It is most unfortunate that he did not keep well till warm weather, when they had fully made up their minds to come again to Bowness – I rather hoped to settle them for good. The doctor thinks he may be moved thru later; but it will mean a good deal of travelling in the meantime. Sold for $2,056.

Beatrix Potter Handwritten Letter Signed

Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, dated 15 April 1914 on stationery blind-embossed with her home, “Sawrey Ambleside”. She writes to Millie Warne, the sister of Potter’s first fiance and publisher Norman Warne, who died in 1905. In this letter, Potter reflects on the ill health of her father, who would die later that year. Interestingly, she also mentions her brother Walter whose relationship with their father was troubled. Like Beatrix Potter, their parents disapproved of his marriage, but Walter was even cut out of the family will due to his marriage to Mary Scott, a former mill worker. Letter reads in full. Sold for $1,682. 

Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed From 1941

Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed, with World War II content as well as personal content regarding friendship. Potter writes to her friend Maggie Ellery on 13 April 1941 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside, in part, “My dear Maggie, It was nice to see you and Martha again – Time slips away so fast, I feel ashamed when I wait so long, neglecting old friends who find pleasure in seeing me again. I ought to have come before. Lottie’s house has sold quickly – she told Mr. Heelis she would try to sell up and move out in a fortnight. She intends to go to Doncaster for a good rest and change. I should think it is likely she will settle to live near her sisters if she takes a situation again – So we will leave it at that! If she were [?] inclined to come temporary, it would be pleasant to see her again; but I doubt her moving about; she seems so very quiet- almost dull. A nice quiet person but not energetic. She said Mrs. Becket had asked her to sleep a night or two when she was leaving the home. I have written to her, and I mentioned your wish to see her. This is a good spring rain for lambs and grass, though not warm yet. / I do hope you will soon feel stronger; there is nothing for it but rest, and patience – The news is very anxious – it looks like a long war, and terrible fighting. When the Germans conquer another country to eat up – it helps them to last a while longer – Their time will come. The Psalms were fine this morning…With kind regards to yrs & Martha, yrs sincerely / Beatrix Heelis”. Two page letter measures 6″ x 7.875″. Separation starting at folds and mild soiling; overall very good condition. Accompanied by a letter from Potter’s husband, William Heelis, dated 8 April 1939 just after returning from the hospital following Beatrix Potter’s hysterectomy operation. Sold for $1,500.

Beatrix Potter Autographed 1st Edition 2nd Roly-Poly Pudding

Beatrix Potter signed first edition, second issue of “The Roly-Poly Pudding”, with presentation inscription on the half-title page, “To Miss Rigg / in remembrance of a pleasant visit to the ferry / May 1912 / from Beatrix Potter”. London: Frederick Warne & Co., 1908. Beautiful book in red publisher’s cloth features pictorial label on front cover, gilt lettering, and 18 colored plates within. Measures 6.5″ x 8.25″. Separation just starting on front and mid-joint with professional restoration at upper portion, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $1,400.

Beatrix Potter Autograph Letter Signed

Beatrix Potter autograph letter signed with her married name of H.B. Heelis, dated 26 September 1934 from her home in Castle Cottage, Sawry in Ambleside. Potter writes to a Mr. Rawe regarding property repairs and also borrowing a sled. Two page letter reads in part, “…have you any one who repairs the roads? There is a very wet place and it is going to damage the field…I have written to the Quarry Co. about a bill; and about some stone lately supplied…It is rather a pity to see unsuitable material. There were some large slates, with cracks in them. / I do not like the streaked slate. There are some good heavy slates lying on an old bank…I don’t think what is coming now is suitable for…old roofs…I think it is better to say so…I have to confess I have borrowed a sled. It was lying near Tilberthwaite cottages, I thought it belonged to the copper mines, but Mr. Warren says not. There are two others, rotting, the iron work is good…yrs truly / H.B. Heelis”. Two page letter on one sheet measures 6.875″ x 8.75″. Separation starting at edges of folds and some soiling; very good condition with bold writing. A rare letter by the pioneering children’s author. Sold for $1,000.

We also sold the following children’s books:

First Edition, First Printing Hardback of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling — One of Only 500 Copies, the Book That Started It All

The most coveted book in the Harry Potter canon, the first edition, first printing hardback of J.K. Rowling’s first novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”. This book is one of only 500 hardback copies published in the first printing, more scarce and collectible than the softcover published at the same time.

With all first printing points present, including “First published in Great Britain in 1997” on the copyright page, along with “Joanne Rowling” credited rather than J.K., and no space between Thomas Taylor and the copyright date (“Taylor1997”). Full number line “10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1” is present, as is the 10.99 pound price on rear board, Wendy Cooling quote to front board, and the spelling error of “Philospher’s” on rear board. Other early printing points are also present, including the repeat of “1 wand” on page 53, and “highchair” on page 8.

Since most of the 500 copies of the hardcover book were intended for library use, the number of extant copies is unknown, though estimated to be significantly fewer than the 500 published. All 500 were issued without a dust jacket, which wasn’t introduced until the third printing. This copy has part of the library laminate peeled off, corners of board professionally retouched, and previous owner’s inscription to front free endpaper. Some sunning to spine and minute cocking. A wonderful first printing, still in very good condition. A hallmark of children’s literature, one of the few hardback copies still available. Sold for $53,550.

Dr. Seuss’s Late 1960’s Never-Before Known, Unpublished, Abandoned & Unfinished Very Rough & Beginning Draft of a Children’s Book Manuscript Entitled “All Sorts of Sports”

With Seuss’ Handwritten Rhymes and Doodles Throughout Nineteen handwritten pages, the first seven of which are completely in the hand of Dr. Seuss. The remaining pages are mostly written by an assistant with corrections and doodles by Dr. Seuss, some taped on. This Dr. Seuss children’s book lost for over 40 years reads in part including the scratched out parts, “All Sorts of Sports.  Shall I play checkers? golf? croquet?  There are so many games there are to play.  I could. / maybe.. / shall I..  There are so many many sorts.  So many sorts of games + sports.  What am I going to do today?  There are so many games to play!  I guess I won’t.  I’m all tired out.  100 GAMES & sports you can play.  You can play checkers.  You can play chess.  Baseball.  Football.  Volleyball.  Basketball.  You can ski on snow.  You can ski on water.  And tiddle-de-winks.  What am I going to do today.  Well, that’s a simple matter.  Oh, that’s easy.  We could play.  There are so many sports games to play.  We could swim.  I could play baseball…golf..or catch.  Or I could play a tennis match.  There are so many sports, let’s see…  I could bowl, jump hurdles, or water ski.  I could blumf.  Or blumf blumf blumf blumf blumf.  Or blumf. Or blumf blumf blumf blumf blumf.”  This last page, marked page “6-7” by Dr. Seuss seems to be where the assistant takes over, though Seuss adds corrections and doodles, as mentioned before, some taped on. Accompanied by a Dr. Seuss typed letter signed “Ted” regarding this unfinished sports book on Cat in the Hat Beginner Books stationery dated 11 July 1983.  Seuss responds to a letter from one of his assistant writers (letter also included, dated 31 May 1983) where the assistant writes, “About 14 years ago, you wanted a sports book for Beginner Books. I worked on one, but what I eventually came up with did not please you…So I set it aside. I have just found it in an old file, and am thinking I might try submitting it to a few places to see what happens. Before I do that, I want to let you have another look at it…” Seuss responds in part, “Re your enclosed manuscript, I do indeed remember it.  And my critique now is as same as then.  What, in my opinion, is wrong with this story is that…despite the greatness of Pete as a stellar athlete hero…the negative image of him flubbing and unable to catch any ball at all will make him schnook.  This is not entirely apparent in the text, but when you picture these negative scenes in illustrations, you will find that negatives are always more memorable than positives.  And I think the reader’s reaction will be, ‘What’s the matter with this dope?’  I may be wrong of course…so why not send it to Harper and Row who do very good brat books and several times have made best sellers out of properties that I’ve rejected. ”  It seems as if Seuss’ sports manuscript — focusing on “What game shall we play today?” — varied from this writer’s concept of the athlete who couldn’t catch. A miraculous find in excellent condition.  Never before seen on the market. Accompanied by letter of authenticity from Seuss’ assistant writer to whom this manuscript and Dr. Seuss autograph was given. Sold for $40,805.

J.K. Rowling Signed First Edition, First Printing Harry Potter Signed Book — “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” — With PSA/DNA COA

Extremely rare J.K. Rowling signed first edition, first printing Harry Potter signed book: “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” Bloomsbury: London: 1997. The author signs the dedication page “To Bryony / with best wishes / JK Rowling”.  A true first edition, it features the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page, and the first printing misprint on page 53 of “1 wand” listed twice, as well as the Wendy Cooling cover quote: “A terrific read and a stunning first novel”. Indeed, this first of Rowling’s wildly successful Harry Potter book series was published later in the U.S. under the title “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Its film adaption became one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Issued as a paperback, novel runs 223pp. and measures 5″ x 8″. Toning to leaves and edges. Rubbing to spine edges and creasing to hinges, else near fine. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $17,000.

Lewis Carroll Autograph Poem Signed in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” — Carroll Cleverly Composes an Acrostic Poem Where the First Letter of Each Line Reveals a Message

Original Lewis Carroll autograph poem signed by Lewis Carroll, dedicated to the sister of an “Alice” who died in infancy. Carroll composes the tender poem inside a presentation copy of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (London: MacMillan and Co., 1874), inscribed on the half-title page in Carroll’s signature purple ink, “Presented to Jessie Howard Clark, in remembrance of her sister Alice, by the Author / July 15, 1875”. Young Jessie lived in Australia which served as the basis for the poem, alongside the themes of death and the connected experience of childhood across the world. The poem is additionally constructed so that the letters of the first words of each line form the recipient’s name, “Jessie Howard Clark”. Written on the page opposite the table of contents, poem reads in full,

“Just half a world to travel o’er,
E’re this may reach its Southern home:
Such waters wide between us roare
So many a league of barren foam.

In vain the trackless interspace –
England’s white ships can cleave the flood,
Hailing as brethren every race
Of English speech & English blood.

Wherever English childhood dwells
‘Alice’ may hope to find a band
Ready to listen while she tells
Dreams of the shadowy ‘Wonderland.’

Child-friend, whom I shall never see!
Let me in fancy feel thee nigh,
And trust in other lands to be
Remembered as the years go by –
Kind thoughts will live, though we may die.

Lewis Carroll autograph
July 15, 1875.”

Jessie’s father was author John Howard Clark, who originally wrote Charles Dodgson, aka Lewis Carroll, regarding his own book “Bertie and the Bullfrogs”, inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. Upon learning that Clark had a daughter Alice who died in infancy, Carroll kindly composed this poem and gifted it to Clark’s other daughter Jessie. Book measures 5″ x 7.25″, bound in publisher’s red boards with gilt titling. With original black endpapers and all edges gilt. Separation starting to front and rear joints, and scuffing to boards. Interior is clean, including manuscript pages. Overall in very good condition, with a dramatic presentation. Sold for $16,800.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince Signed Book Limited First Edition — One of Only 525 Signed Copies — Near Fine Condition

One of only 525 limited edition copies of Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince signed book. First edition, published by Reynal & Hitchcock: New York: 1943. First edition signed copies are limited to 525 copies, of which this is number 271. In publisher’s red-stamped salmon cloth boards. Very minor foxing to limitation page and shallow crease to the bottom corner of the last three leaves. In the first issue dustjacket, with “$2.00” on front flap; small chips to spine ends, darkened spine and minor toning to front and rear panels. A near fine copy, housed in a custom gray cloth clamshell box.  Sold for $9,601.

J.K. Rowling Autograph in a Harry Potter Book “Quidditch Through the Ages” — Extremely Scarce Signed

Very scarce Harry Potter book with a J.K. Rowling autograph: “Quidditch Through the Ages.” Bloomsbury: London: 2001. The J.K. Rowling autograph is upon the title page: “J.K. Rowling autograph”. The simulated Hogwarts library book is mentioned in several of the Harry Potter novels. Rowling wrote the whimsical book for Comic Relief, a U.K. charity which received this signed copy by Rowlings. Included in the lot is a 29 April 2001 London “Sunday Times” describing the contest and a facsimile of the letter to the winner. The 4.25″ x 7″ paperback is in fine condition. Dark blue J.K. Rowling autograph. Sold for $7,951.

First Printing of ”Winnie the Pooh” by A.A. Milne From 1926 — With Scarce Original Dust Jacket

First edition, first printing of A.A. Milne’s beloved classic children’s book, ”Winnie-the-Pooh”, complete in its original dust jacket. London: Methuan and Co., 1926. Beautifully illustrated throughout with full page drawings by E.H. Shepard, this is the first book that Milne wrote with Christopher Robin, Pooh, and the gang as the singular focus of the story. With all first printing points present: ”First Published in 1926” on copyright page; green cloth boards stamped with Christopher Robin and Pooh in gilt on front; endpapers illustrated with maps of ”100 Aker Wood”; yellow jacket with ”7/6 net” price on spine; ”117th thousand” printed on rear panel of jacket. A well-preserved copy with only light bumping to boards, toning to endpapers, and slight separation starting at rear hinge. Jacket has some toning and chipping, particularly to spine. Overall very good condition. Sold for $7,500.

Scarce J.K. Rowling Harry Potter Signed Book “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them” — Only Signed Copy on Market

J.K. Rowling Harry Potter signed book; a clever Harry Potter textbook “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them.” Bloomsbury: London: 2001. The author signs upon the title page: “J.K. Rowling”. Harry “handwrites” notes in the textbook, which is mentioned in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” Rowling created the book as a contest prize for Comic Relief, a U.K. charity, and included in the lot is the original letter to the contest winner on Comic Relief letterhead. 4.25″ x 7″ paperback is in fine condition. The scarcest of Harry Potter signed books. Sold for $6,571.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince Signed Book Limited First Edition — One of Only 525 Signed Copies — Near Fine Condition

One of only 525 limited edition copies of Antoine de Saint-Exupery Little Prince signed book. First edition, published by Reynal & Hitchcock: New York: 1943. First edition signed copies are extraordinarily rare, limited to 525 copies, of which this is number 402. In the first printing dustjacket with 386 Fourth Avenue on the front flap and a blank rear flap as called for in the first printing. Clipped dustjacket is very good with chipping and some paper loss on spine. Book is near fine. A rare signed copy of this beloved children’s classic.  Sold for $6,006.

Scarce Ernest H. Shepard Signed First Printing of ”Winnie-the-Pooh” from 1926 — Housed in Original Dust Jacket

First edition, first printing of A.A. Milne’s beloved classic children’s book, ”Winnie-the-Pooh”, complete in its original dust jacket and signed by the equally famous Pooh illustrator, Ernest H. Shepard. London: Methuan and Co., 1926. Shepard signs the title page, ”Ernest H. Shepard” in black fountain pen.

Beautifully illustrated throughout with full page drawings by Shepard, this is the first book that Milne wrote with Christopher Robin, Pooh, and the gang as the singular focus of the story. With all first printing points present: ”First Published in 1926” on copyright page; green cloth boards stamped with Christopher Robin and Pooh in gilt on front; endpapers illustrated with maps of ”100 Aker Wood”; yellow jacket with ”7/6 net” price on spine; ”117th thousand” printed on rear panel of jacket.

A very well-preserved copy with only slight cocking to spine, toning to endpapers, and slight separation starting on page 33. Overall in very good plus condition. Jacket is almost equally well preserved, with faint dampstaining and light chipping; very good condition. Book is consigned by the great-grandchild of the recipient, A. McArthur Morison, who lived near the area of 100 Acre Wood in East Sussex and knew Shepard as a result. Sold for $5,313.

A.A. Milne & Ernest H. Shepard Signed Limited Editions of “The House at Pooh Corner” and “Now We Are Six” — Both in Original Dust Jackets

Rare limited editions of “Now We Are Six” and “The House at Pooh Corner, both signed by the author A.A. Milne and the illustrator Ernest H. Shepard, and housed in the original dust jackets. London: Methuen & Co, 1927-28, issued the same year as the first trade editions.

“Now We Are Six” is signed by both men in black fountain pen on the limitation page, where this copy is designated as 54 in the limited edition of only 200. In this collection of poems, 11 feature Winnie-the-Pooh, with Shepard’s illustrations of the beloved bear accompanying. Bound in the publisher’s rust and tan buckram boards, with title label to front cover and spare label on rear pastedown. Hand-made paper with deckled edges, and illustrations throughout. Also with price of 42 net on spine of jacket. Bookplate of previous owner, A. McArthur Morison, to front pastedown, and toning to endpapers, else near fine. Sunning to jacket with edge chipping, overall very good.

“The House at Pooh Corner” is signed by both Milne and Shepard in black fountain pen on the limitation page, where this copy is designated as 39 in the limited edition of only 350. Milne introduced the ever popular character of Tigger in this volume, based upon his son’s stuffed tiger. Bound in the publisher’s cream and blue buckram boards, with title label to front cover. Hand-made paper with deckled edges, and illustrations throughout. Also with price of 42 net on spine of jacket. Some foxing to covers and toning to endpapers, else near fine. Jacket is lightly soiled with some chipping, overall very good.

Books are consigned by the great-grandchild of the recipient, A. McArthur Morison, who lived near the area of 100 Acre Wood in East Sussex and knew Shepard as a result. Sold for $4,375.

J.K. Rowling Signed First U.K. Edition, First Printing of ”Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” — Also Signed by Cover Illustrator Cliff Wright

Prized U.K. first printing of ”Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”, signed by J.K. Rowling on the front free endpaper, with very rare early signature, having dots between ”J” and ”K”. She soon ceased signing like this in mid to late 1998 as she moved towards a more rushed, flowing signature. Also signed by cover illustrator Cliff Wright to the rear of the jacket. With all first edition, first printing points present, including the pre-publication bookmark. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing: London: 1999. The second novel in J.K. Rowling’s groundbreaking series continues the story of boy wizard Harry Potter and his friends. Runs 251pp. and measures 6.25” x 9.5”. Bound in pictorial blue cloth boards with gilt lettering. All edges gilt. Includes original dustjacket. Minor toning to outer text block, else fine. A beautifully bound tome from the best selling book series of all time. Sold for $4,061.

Dr. Seuss Signed First Edition, First Printing of “Bartholomew and the Oobleck”

Dr. Seuss signed first printing of his “Bartholomew and the Oobleck”, in which King Derwin decrees that something new must come down from the sky and Bartholomew Cubbins saves the kingdom from the green, sticky oobleck. New York: Random House, 1949. Dr. Seuss signs this copy, ”With Best Wishes…Dr. Seuss” upon the verso of the pictorial front free endpaper. Light chipping to dust jacket with original 200/200 unclipped price; very good condition. Minor edge wear to 9.5” x 12.25” book’s blue boards, otherwise near fine. Sold for $3,000.

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