Notes by William Targ (8 results)

Condition: Good. First edition copy. . Good dust jacket. Slightly dampstained. (books about books, books, book collecting, childrens books).

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. (Children's Books, Book Collecting) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo. Fold-out frontispiece. 503 pp. + [1] page Index of Contributors. Illustrated. INSCRIBED warmly by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper. A tight, near fine book with some cloth splotchiness front cover. Inscribed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Very Near Fine dust jacket. First Edition (so stated). Cleveland and New York: The World Publishing Company, 1957. Fine condition in a Very Near Fine dust jacket. NOTprice clipped ($12.50). NO chips, tears, creases or fading. Protected by a removable mylar (clear-plastic) sleeve. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. 1957. First Edition (so stated). Illustrated including a fold-out frontispiece. This is a charming and delightful collection of essays. In addition to its reference value, it is one of the most enjoyable volumes about children's books. According to Justin Schiller, it is a "useful reference work, seldom given the recognition it deserves. which contains 24 articles written by collectors and researchers, including a complete reprint of the 1954 descriptive catalogue for the Pierpont Morgan Library's first Children's Literature exhibition and William H. Bonds' documented study comparing the 1865 and 1866 printings of ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, previously published in the Harvard Library Bulletin." Bound in the original black cloth, stamped in red and bright gold. Complete with dust jacket. Haviland 58. First Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Fine condition/Very Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. 503pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. NOT a library discard (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine condition. Near Fine dust jacket. Cleveland and New York: The World Publishing Company, 1957. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR (Targ published Mario Puzo's THE GODFATHER and numerous other important books while editor-in-chief at G. P. Putnam's). Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket (price clipped). NO chips, tears or fading. Protected by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are crisp, clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Illustrated including a fold-out frontispiece. This is a charming and delightful collection of essays. In addition to its reference value, it is one of the most enjoyable volumes about children's books. According to Justin Schiller, it is a "useful reference work, seldom given the recognition it deserves. which contains 24 articles written by collectors and researchers, including a complete reprint of the 1954 descriptive catalogue for the Pierpont Morgan Library's first Children's Literature exhibition and William H. Bonds' documented study comparing the 1865 and 1866 printings of ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, previously published in the Harvard Library Bulletin." Bound in the original black cloth, stamped in red and gold. Complete with dust jacket. Haviland 58. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 8vo. 503pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. NOT a library discard (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. An engaging anthology of bibliographical writings and collectorsâ lore devoted to old and rare childrenâs books. Bringing together observations on early juvenile literature, notable authors, illustrators, publishers and desirable editions, the volume celebrates the history and pleasures of collecting childrenâs books. An appealing reference for bibliophiles and enthusiasts of illustrated juvenile literature. 505 pages, 12 plates. Original black cloth, in an attractive dustwrapper. Small ink stamp on the front endpaper. Contents very clean throughout. Size: 15.5 x 23.5 cms. Category: Varied Books; New Arrivals; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. , Contributors to this volume include Marchette Chute, Richard Altick, John T. Winterich, Iona & Peter Opie, Vincent Starrett, Joseph Campbell & others. B&W illustrations. HBDJ, 1957, Stated First Edition,VG+/VG, AS-IS, THICK Black embossed Cloth with Gold Gilt Title,Yellow Illustrated DJ SPINE sunned with Light wear Fox tiny chips Extremities DJ, 503 pgs, Interior nice tight clean Light wear , Fox . Signed by Author. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Illustrations Spine just a little worn at head and foot, otherwise a very nice copy Contributors include Jacob Blanck, F.J. Harvey Darton, August Derleth, Iona and Peter Opie, Ellery Queen, Vincent Starrett and John T. Winterich.