COMPLETE SET OF TWELVE BEATRIX POTTER POSTCARDS. F. Warne, (1973). The set consists of twelve cards with two of each of six designs. The six designs are: 1. Benjamin Bunnny; 2. Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle; 3. Peter Rabbit; 4. Jemima Puddle-Duck; 5. Squirrel Nutkin; 6. Jeremy Fisher. In MINT condition as issued with paper sleeve (see enlargement 9). Not dated but first issued and purchased by me in 1973.
TWELVE BEATRIX POTTER POSTCARDS. F. Warne, 1980. TWO EACH OF SIX DESIGNS: 1.Timmy Tiptoes; 2. Lucie from Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle; 3. Two Bad Mice; 4. Timmy Tiptoes; 5. Benjamin Bunny; 6. Benjamin Bunny. In MINT unused condition.
PETER RABBIT STATIONERY. 10 Sheets. 10 Envelopes. F. Warne in association with Hunkydory Designs Ltd., 1983. Each sheet measures 9" x 5 7/8" and features a color illustration of Beatrix Potter's "Flopsy, Mopsy & Cottontail". In original cellophane wrap (partially split at right edge). Otherwise in MINT unused condition.
CHARLES E.BROCK CLIPPED AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE. A fine inked signature: "Yours faithfully/Charles E. Brock" on paper measuring 4 1/4" in width by 1 1/4 inches in height. Together with a small black and white illustration clipped from an unidentified publication (Punch?) measuring 4" by 5 1/4" and captioned "And wonder how long it will be till dinner-time". Charles Brock was a famous British illustrator especially of children's books. He also contributed to Pun ...click for details
10 MINIATURE SWEDISH COSTUME CARDS. SERIES 2. Illustrated by AINA STENBERG. Stockholm: Eskil Holm, no date. The cards measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches and are housed in their original envelope. The cards feature charming illustrations by AINA STENBERG of figures wearing Swedish National folk costumes. Printed in full color. Each card is in MINT condition. The original envelope is in excellent condition.
10 MINIATURE SWEDISH COSTUME CARDS. SERIES 1. Illustrated by AINA STENBERG. Stockholm: Eskil Holm, no date. Each card measures 2 1/2 inches by 1 3/4 inches and is illustrated by AINA STENBERG with figures wearing colorful Swedish national folk costumes. The cards are in MINT condition and in their original envelope which is in excellent condition.
1906 POSTCARD. JUST A LITTLE ROCKING CHAIR AND YOU. Boston: Glazier Art Co., 1906. The postcard features the title and part of the score from the song "Just A Little Rocking Chair and You" copyrighted by the F.B.Haviland Pub.Co.. The illustration shows two black cats with the rocking chair. Postally used. Please see enlargements for details. In very good condition.
A RARE CHRISTMAS CARD BY HARDIE GRAMATKY. Issued in 1970 on the occasion of the publication of Gramatky's book - "HAPPY'S CHRISTMAS". The folded measurement of the card is 8 1/2 inches by 6 inches. The card features an illustration of five Beagle puppies, each in a Christmas stocking, hanging from a mantelpiece. The printed greeting on the inside is "HAPPY CHRISTMAS". No envelope. IN MINT, unused, condition. Gramatky was a prolific artist - best known for his creation ...click for details
A MINIATURE CALENDAR FOR 1897 ADVERTISING COLGATE & CO.PERFUMERS' CASHMERE BOUQUET SOAP, etc. New York: Colgate & Co, (1896). A Miniature Calendar Booklet measuring 2 1/4" by 1 3/4". Original wrappers. 16 pages (including wrappers). Illustrated. Very good condition.
ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF RARE AND VALUABLE MSS.BY ROBERT BURNS, etc. BOOKS & MSS....FROM LIBRARIES OF ALFRED AUSTIN, ROBERT & ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING...ORIGINAL DRAWINGS FOR BOOK ILLUSTRATION BY CECIL ALDIN, etc. (see enlargements 1 & 2 for full title description). No. 50. London: Henry Sotheran & Co., (1914). 8vo. Original wrappers. Illustrated. The catalogue contains a list of 677 rare and important items - including: Valuable MSS., pages 1-7; Books from Browning's Libra ...click for details