A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson - 1927

n.p.: Unpublished, 1992. First day cover (3.6 inches by 6.5 inches) signed by U. S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.  On the cover are a block of four 8-cents stamps and a Fleetwood lithographed cartouche.  Both the cartouche and the stamps feature the Statue of Liberty.  The postmark is April 9, 1954; so the signature obviously came later (that is usually the case with autographed first day covers).  We guarantee that the autograph is original and authentic.  The signature is bright and unfaded; the cover is clean, bright, and unwrinkled, with a thin rust line on the rear that has faintly bled through to the front.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Fine. 3.6" X 6.5". Manuscript.

n.p.: Unpublished, 1971. The letter on Artie Shaw's personal stationery is dated May 17, 1971 and reads: "Dear Tony: I could have understood Yes, No, or even Maybe--but I cannot understand one broken appointment, one broken lunch date, and one unbroken silence ever since. Don't you think a phone call is in order? I do. What can you lose? Sincerely Artie Shaw." It is boldly signed "Artie" in black ink. Shaw was a world-renowned jazz clarinetist and band leader. Galli was a news correspondent, who later worked in advertising and was largely responsible for the AT&T slogan "Reach out and touch someone." Shaw's signature is bold and bright; the letter is generally clean and bright, but there is one 1" closed tear that does not intrude upon the text. There is a hint of faint soiling and minor wrinkling.. SIGNED. First Edition. Paper. Very Good.. 10 1/4" X 7 1/8". Manuscript.

An accordian style book with wood covers. Front side appears to have some water damage. Twenty cases each has a hand colored illustration, two per page. Appears to be water color and colored pencil on silk with a silk background.
Outside dimensions 8 1/4" X 6. Upon opening there is a tear at the top and a knotch size hole at the inseam. The previous owner told me it is in Cantonese and it is also in English. It looks like the author's name is along the inside of the board but I can't read Cantonese. Ships with delivery confirmation where available.

This is a wonderful and imaginative collection. It is one of the greatest gift a child can receive. It usuallly becomes an heiroom and is read and treasured for many years.

New York: Bantam Books, 1990. Signed on the half-title page by Tom Robbins. Additionally inscribed: To Kevin. First edition / First printing. Purple cloth spine, ivory paper-covered boards. Very fine in very fine dust jacket.

Cover shows very minor scuff/wear on corners, inside front & backcovers are tamped "used ", lower back cover shows old bookstorestickers, otherwise cover & text are clean & unmarked. Allshipments, except international, include delivery confirmation/tracking at no cost to the buyer.

Paris: Caracteres, 1955. Soft cover. Very Good. Folio -. Pinchas Schaar. 24 unnumbered leaves with 10 full page woodcuts by P. Schaar.Loose in white folder as issued ( cover slightly marked and with minor foxing ) A very good copy.

NEW ~ Exposicion del Museo Nacional de Historia Noviembre 2009 - Febrero 2010. Color portraits primarily of elites and political figures (such as Benito Juarez) in Mexico showing the transition from Spanish colonial to national identity with essays by the authors. Full-page color illustrations of paintings by MIguel Cabrera, Jose de Paez, Pelegrin Clave, Joseph Mariano, Juan Cordero, Edouard Pingret, and many others. Ils. Col. 213 p. An attractive book in Spanish on quality paper. Edition of 2000 / 2000 ejemplares. Brand new. Removed from plastic wrap to access publishing information. RARE

Double Day, 1918. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Good. Shelfwear. Bumps and closed tears to edges. No dj. Tear along back edge of spine. Hinge broken at first end paper. Everything is intact and bright. Dedication front end paper. From our rare bookcase!

Framed photo of The Phelps Home in Frontier Co. NE Names included
Phelps home, where Jennie and Bert married, George on Horse. John and Hatties in the buggy;
Father and Eva on the porch; Massimie standing by fence; Ted the baby on his mother's lap Llesle love
Standing by little wagon, Grover Gordon in the background at the water tank witten jmj
Description: 13.75 x 11.,75 framed picture with family narrative
Condition: excellent