Early 20th Century Books

New York: George H Doran Company, (1922). First American Edition. 8vo, 9 x 6 1/2 inches 230 x 160 mm); 204 pp. 25 tipped-in color plates, including the frontispiece; illustrations ...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Winnie The Pooh. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1929. DESCRIPTION: PRESENTAION COPY NINTH EDITION. 1 volume, inscribed by Milne on the front l...

The complete works of George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880), bound in 25 brown morocco leather volumes, published by Houghton Mifflin & Company Boston and New York...

Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander): Winnie-the-Pooh An Exceptionally rare copy of the FIRST TRADE EDITION of Winnie-the-Pooh signed by both the Author and the Illustrator, with Original dust-jacket. London: Methuen, 1926.; First Trade Edition. Crown 8vo, 7 5/8 x 5 in (194 x 127 mm), pp. 158, full-page and text illustrations, illustrated endpapers with map of "100 Aker Wood... Drawn by me and Mr. Shepar Helpd (sic.)" Green cloth, gilt stamping on the front board with an illustration of Christopher Robin...

Verve Volume One Numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 bound into one volume; An Artistic and Literary Quarterly directed by E. Teriade Paris: Verve / Skira, 1937-1939. FIRST EDITION Large 4to,...

This is an antique copy of Deeds That Won the Empire by W. H. Fitchett - an engaging bound and illustrated military history book presented in its intact, original order with only lig...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. (Alan Alexander). TITLE: The House At Pooh Corner. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST DELUXE EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol., 8-7/8" x 7-...

A collection of 24 antique & vintage books that includes many from 19th century, nearly all English publications. See photos for details of titles. Condition: Please see detail phot...

AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston. TITLE: The World Crisis. 1911-1918 / The Aftermath / The Eastern Front. PUBLISHER: London: Thornton Butterworth, Ltd., 1923-1931. DESCRIPTION: ALL FIR...

AUTHOR: DICKENS, Charles. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens. PUBLISHER: NY: Chas. Scribner's Sons, 1902. DESCRIPTION: 36 vols., 8-1/4" x 6", all illustrations after th...

A rare first edition, with near-fine dust jacket of the children's classic. Grahame, Kenneth. The Wind in the Willows; with a frontispiece by Graham Robertson. London: Methuen and Co., 1908. First Edition. 8vo. 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (190 x 120 mm). pp. [1] + viii + 302 + i. Laid paper, deckle edges, t.e.g. With a captioned frontispieces, "And a River went out of Eden", on coated paper after a pen-and-ink drawing by Walford Graham Robertson (1866 – 1948); tissue guard. Original blue-green cloth with gilt illustration on the spine (Toad dressed in a driving outfit and goggles) and upper cover ( Pan playing flute to Rat and Mole by the river) and a single gilt rule on the upper cover. In the second issue publisher's pictorial peach-color dust jacket printed in black with price of 7/6 instead of 6/-.The spine of the dust jacket slightly darkened but in excellent condition with a couple small tears at head expertly repaired on verso; scattered foxing and discoloration to dust jacket and pages, wear to spine edges consistent with age. [Grolier: One Hundred Books Famous in Children's Literature, no.61; Osborne I, p. 349; Hunt p. 45 & 66; Hahn, D. Oxford Companion to Children's Literature, p. 241-242] Condition: Near fine in Near fine dust-jacket. This is the FIRST EDITION with a SCARCE DUST JACKET of one of the essential classics of children's literature. The book is based on bedtime stories that the Scottish-born banker and author Kenneth Grahame...

Faust volume 1 & 2 by Johann Wolgang Goethe. Printed in these miniature version by Schmidt & Günther in Leipzig, Germany in 1907. The share the same distinct qualities as regular cla...

The Great Events of Great War in 7 Volumes Complete. The National Alumni, 1920. 7 vols. First edition hardcovers. This set done for Henry J. McKenney, Lieutenant 46th Infantry, 9th Division U.S. Army. Plate signed by the Commander and Chief Huston and the Adjutant General Elton with the official embossed seal. Illustrated with full-page gravures and protective tissues guards over each. Each volume is a facsimile of a famous binding ("The original art binding of the official French copy of the Versailles Peace Treaty which was signed by President...

Milne, A. A. Winnie the Pooh. London: Methuen & Co., (1926). First edition. Illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Octavo. In the publisher's original green cloth boards, front stamped and bo...

A collection of 47 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the 1930s-1940s. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of w...

Suite of 72 lithographic plates on wove paper, many in color, plus expository pages (title page, half-title page, preface) and four covers. Published in Paris in 1902 by Librairie Ce...

AUTHOR: BRONTE, Charlotte, Emily and Anne. TITLE: The Novels of The Sisters Bronte - with - The Life of Charlotte Bronte by E.C. Gaskell. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1924. ...

Monograph on the work of Andre Lurcat, important French modernist architect, designer, urban planner, and younger brother of the textile artist Jean. ...

Author: FITZGERALD, Edward. (Omar Khayyam) Title: Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. The Astronomer Poet of Persia. Rendered into English verse. Publisher: London: Macmillan & Co., Ltd....

Dickens, Charles. A Christmas Carol. New York: H. S. Nichols, 1914. First Facsimile Edition. Octavo. In the publisher's original red cloth boards, blind stamped on front and back, gi...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: The House At Pooh Corner. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1928. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED BY E. H. SHEPHARD. 1 vol, 7-1/2" x 5-1/4", si...

London: MacMillan & Company, 1920. Arthur Rackham (1867 – 1939). First Rackham Edition. Large 4to, 11 x 9 inches, (278 x 225 mm). x, 318 pp. printed on Holbein watermarked paper, a ...

The Real America in Romance, "An Authentic History of America from The Discovery to the Present Day Profusely Illustrated with Portraits of Historical Characters and Views of the Sac...

A collection of 26 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the 1920s-1940s.The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of war...

Milne, A.A. (Alan Alexander: 1882–1956). NOW WE ARE SIX. London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1927. First Edition. Crown 8vo, 7 1/2 x 5 in (191 x 125 mm), pp. xi + 103 + colophon. With its...

Chahine, Edgar & Maurice Barrès LA MORT DE VENISE; Illustré de vingt-six eaux-fortes originales Paris: Société Nouvelle des Éditions d'Art Devambez, 1926 SIGNED LIMITED EDITION 4to,...

AUTHOR: EMERSON, Ralph Waldo. TITLE: The Complete Works Of Ralph Waldo Emerson. With a biographical introduction and notes by Edward Waldo Emerson and a general index. PUBLISHER: ...

Loose leaf folio, patterned boards with fabric spine, fabric ties. Thirty eight colour plates (missing 6) on dark grey stock paper depicting wallpaper and fabric designs from Japan reproducing Japanese silk fabrics...

AUTHOR: SHAKESPEARE, William. TITLE: The Works of William Shakespeare. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: for Grant Richards, 1901. DESCRIPTION: LIMITED EDITION. 10 vols., small folio, 12-15/...

William Shakespeare 15 Volumes Limited edition Number 77 Circa 1912. Leatherbound. 15 volumes. Printed on handmade paper, burgundy Moroccan leather bound volumes of "The Works of Wil...

The Works of Tolstoi, one volume edition. Hardcover book, published in 1928 by Walter J. Black, Inc. of Madison Avenue, New York. Printed in the United States of America, 728 pages.

This is an antique 3 volume set of reference books - English Furniture of the Eighteenth Century, by Herbert Cescinsky. Published circa 1920. Fascinating guide to the craft and aes...

Sydney: Angus & Robertson Ltd., 1918. Limited Edition. Large 4to, 11 1/2 x 9 inches (290 x228 mm); title, 10 text pages, 55 plates plus a dry-point portrait of Norman by his brother...

AUTHOR: AUSTEN, Jane. TITLE: The Novels (Works) of Jane Austen. PUBLISHER: Edinburgh: John Grant, 1906. DESCRIPTION: THE WINCHESTER EDITION. 10 vo...

Stevenson, Robert Louis. Treasure Island. [and] Kidnapped. Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto: John C. Winston, 1924, 1925. Illustrated by Frank Goodwin. Octavo. In the publisher's origi...

A collection of 35 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the 1920s-1940s. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of wa...

Antique book titled 'The Book of Household Management' by Mrs Isabella Beeton. The book best known as Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management, also published as Mrs Beeton's Cooker...

2 Volumes, Campan, Jeanne L.H. Memoirs Of The Private Life Of Marie Antoinette. With Illustrations. Bound in full orange morocco, ornate gilt on covers and spines, top edges gilt, ra...

AUTHOR: MILNE, A. A. TITLE: Now We Are Six. PUBLISHER: London: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1927. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION SIGNED BY E. H. SHEPHARD. 1 vol, 7-1/2" x 5-1/4", signed by th...

Andrew Lang's grey collection of fairy tales, a lovely volume of his popular series, complete with H. J. Ford's plates. The first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontispiece, thirty-one plates, and in-text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. 'The Grey Fairy Book' is Lang's sixth book in his successful and colourful 'Fairy Book' series. The grey volume contains stories from Lithuania, Africa, Germany, France, Greece, and other regions of the world. Containing 'The Goblin Pony', 'Udea and her Seven Brothers', 'Herr Lazarus and the Draken', 'The Story of the Queen of the Flowery Isles', 'The Daughter of Buk Ettemsuch', 'Prunella', and more. Andrew Lang is best known for these collections of fairy tales, and was an avid collector of folk and fairy tales. He was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. Illustrated by Henry Justice Ford...

8 Volumes. Homer, The Iliad & The Odyssey. Large Paper Edition. Bound in 3/4 brown morocco and marbled boards. The raised band spines are gilt-tooled. The top edges are gilt with mar...

AUTHOR: STEVENSON, Robert Louis. TITLE: Treasure Island. PUBLISHER: London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1927. DESCRIPTION: FIRST DULAC EDITION. 1 vol., 9-1/4" x 7-1/2", illustrated by E...

Author: Milne. A. A.. Title: [Collected Plays], First Plays; Second Plays; Three Plays; and Four Plays. Publisher: London: Chatto & Windus, 1919, 21, 23, 26. Description: a...

Carroll, Lewis. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. New York: D. Appleton and Co., 1927. Illustrated by John Tenniel. Octavo. Presented in red leather boards, ruled and stamped in gilt...

A unique and charming piece of Tolkieniana. The Christopher Robin Birthday Book, Priscilla Tolkien’s copy with names of family members and friends f...

A striking and substantial 1929 printing of Webster’s New International Dictionary, First Edition, presented here in its classic unabridged format with beautifully preserved thumb in...

A collection of 22 Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers, comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf print embossing. The book collection measure horizontally is 80 cm, approximate 31,49 inches wide. This collection of books...

Very well-preserved book from 1986 in French and English. Rare book about French Art Deco designer and furniture maker Eugene Printz. He had no formal training, but learned his craft...

This limited luxury edition has a issue of 200 copies, this set is number 98. Each book has a handcolored frontispiece, with tissue guards, each volumen averages 300 or more pages, ...

Noyes, Minna B. The Tree Fairy and the Stories She Told. New York: Parker P. Simmons Co.,  Inc., 1915. Early printing. Small octavo. In original tan cloth boards, illustrated front b...

A beautifully preserved early 20th-century antique illustrated edition of Jack London’s legendary novel White Fang, bound in its original deep green cloth with an elegant blind-stamped sailing ship device to the cover — a signature design element of Collier’s coveted Seven Seas Edition. This edition features: A striking full-page illustration of White Fang and the collie Classic typographic title page with publisher’s device Deckled, age-toned pages that create an exceptional warm patina Original period binding ideal for display The tactile cloth, maritime motif, and rich green tone make this an especially desirable copy for both collectors and designers sourcing authentic library material. About the Author & Story: Jack London — one of the most important voices in American naturalism — drew from his own experiences in the Klondike Gold Rush to write White Fang (1906), a powerful wilderness narrative told from the perspective of a wild wolf-dog. The novel explores: Survival in the brutal North The tension between civilization and instinct Transformation through kindness and trust It remains one of the most influential animal-perspective adventure stories ever written and is a cornerstone of American literary history. For collectors, London represents the golden age of rugged American storytelling alongside Hemingway and Melville — making his works essential in a well-curated library. Condition Very good antique condition for its age. Structurally sound binding Light expected wear to cloth Interior clean with age toning Small edge tear to preliminary page (visible in photos) Illustration in excellent displayable condition Presents beautifully on a shelf or in a stack. Why This Edition Is Desirable ✔ Early Collier Seven Seas Edition ✔ Original decorative cloth binding ✔ Illustrated ✔ Jack London — cornerstone American author ✔ Ideal designer color ✔ Shelf presence with understated “old money” elegance Styling Ideas: Stack with other green and leather volumes for a Ralph Lauren–style study Pair with: Brass magnifying glass Marble horse head bookends Antique binoculars...

Garden Ornament by Gertrude Jekyll and Christopher Hussey. 2nd edition printed in Great Britain 1927.

A collection of 23 Danish decorative antique leather-bound library books. The books are wrapped in leather-bound covers and are comprised of a selection of warm tones and gold leaf p...

A charming early 20th-century edition of The Enchanted Island of Yew by L. Frank Baum, best known as the creator of The Wizard of Oz. Published in Chicago by M. A. Donohue & Company,...

AUTHOR: CHURCHILL, Winston. TITLE: Liberalism And The Social Problem. PUBLISHER: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1909. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 1 vol., 7-7/16" x 5-1/8", bound in ...

10 Volumes. Shakespeare, William. The Complete Works. Bound in full red morocco by Maurin, top edges gilt, raised bands, gilt panels. Published: New York: Society Of Shakespeare Edit...

A collection of 38 antique Swedish decorative antique leather-bound library books from the from the late 19th Century/Early 20th Century. The books are wrapped in leather-bound cover...

Three books on Violins and Violin Makers. Known Violin Makers by John H. Fairfield. New York: The Bradford Press, Inc. 1942. Stated first edition hardcove...

Author: Rose, John Holland Title: The Life of Napoleon I Including New Materials From The British Official Records. Publisher: London: George Bell & Sons, 1903. Description:...

French hardbound portfolio titled "Toiles imprimees de la Perse & de l'Inde d'apres les documents recueillis par Oberkampf (Printed Toiles of Persia and India, from the Documents Col...