Published by Grossman Publishers, 1975
ISBN 10: 0670197866 ISBN 13: 9780670197866
Seller: Once Upon A Time Books, Siloam Springs, AR, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Alan Aldridge (illustrator). This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear .
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Published by Random House Childrens Books, 1980
ISBN 10: 0224008080 ISBN 13: 9780224008082
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Published by Templar March 2009, 2009
ISBN 10: 0763644226 ISBN 13: 9780763644222
Seller: Firefly Bookstore, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Used Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Aldridge, Alan (illustrator). Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.
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Published by Edel:Kids
ISBN 10: 3898559777 ISBN 13: 9783898559775
Seller: medimops, Berlin, Germany
Condition: Gut. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.
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Published by Templar Publishing, 2008
ISBN 10: 1840116692 ISBN 13: 9781840116694
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Frankfurt a. M., Insel 1. Aufl. 1974. unpag. mit zahlr. Abbildungen. OKart. 28,0 x 21,9 cm. Folienkaschierung am Gelenk produtionsbedingt minimal gelöst, sonst sehr gutes Exemplar.
Published by Jonathan Cape and times newspapers ltd, London, 1973
Seller: JP Livres, Agde, France
Couverture rigide. Condition: Bon. Anglais.Nombreuses illustrations couleur.41 p.Poids 600 gr.Format 28,5 x 22 cm.
Published by Insel, Frankfurt, 1974
Seller: Plesse Antiquariat Minzloff, Bovenden, Germany
4°. Illustr. OBroschur. 36 Bl. mit 28 farbigen, ganzs. Abb. Umschlag foliert, Ecken und Ränder gering bestoßen, innnen sauber und gut. - Skurrile Bildideen. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000 Illustrationen von Alan Aldridge und Anmerkungen von Richard Fitter. Verse übertragen von Barbara Frischmuth und Peter Williams.
Published by Frankfurt/M, Insel, 1974, 1974
Seller: ANTIQUARIAT WINFRIED GEISENHEYNER, Münster-Hiltrup, NRW, Germany
First Edition
Mit 28 ganzseitigen Farbillustrationen, Initialen und Vignetten von Alan Aldridge, 28 x 21,5 cm, Farbig illustrierter Originalpappband, 36 Bll Erste deutsche Ausgabe. - Alle "Wesen, die fliegen, die kriechen und rennen" und zum Ball geladen sind, werden jeweils auf farbprächtigen Tafeln abgebildet, in Versen poetisch gezeichnet und in einem Anmerkungsteil von Richard Fitter beschrieben und erklärt. - Ein Insel-Bilderbuch in tadelloser Erhaltung.
Published by Insel Verlag, Frankfurt,, 1974
Seller: Clerc Fremin, Steingaden, Germany
First Edition
Softcover. 1. Auflage. ca. 80 Seiten o.P. Ein Insel-Bilderbuch. Zustand: Keine Beschädigungen, keine Eintragungen. Rücken, Ecken, Kanten gut. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 300.
Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd, London, UK, 1973
ISBN 10: 0224008080 ISBN 13: 9780224008082
Seller: In Other Words Books, Plymouth, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Alan Aldridge (illustrator). 1st Edition. Very good copy of this classic of children's illustration and poetry. Top page edges foxed, and some age-related discoloration of contents pages. Spine has faded, small scrape on back cover. A vividly imaginative collection of poems by William Plomer, with vibrant illustrations to match on opposite page.
Published by Frankfurt (am Main) : Insel-Verlag, 1975
ISBN 10: 3458057498 ISBN 13: 9783458057499
Pappe. Condition: Gut. Lizenzausgabe Buchkob ExLibris Zürich. [72] S. : überwiegend Ill. (farb.); ; 28 cm Zustand: Folierung gelöst, aber nicht eingerissen, im Falz, gering berieben, innen sehr gut --- Inhalt: fantastische ganzseitige, farbige Abbildungen je mit einer Gedichtseite. Im Anhang ausführliche Erläuterung zu den abgebildeten Tieren. Nach einer englischen Geschichte von 1807 T4-2 ISBN: 9783458057499 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 500.
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Published by Jonathan Cape, 1973
Seller: HAUNTED BOOKSHOP P.B.F.A., CAMBRIDGE, CAMBS, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Aldridge, Alan (illustrator). 1st Edition. Colour illustrations. There is a tiny name inscription verso of title page but all else is very clean inside. Clean and firm pictorial laminated boards with minor edge wear and a light crease to laminate on upper front fore corner.
Published by Grossman, New York, 1975
ISBN 10: 0670197866 ISBN 13: 9780670197866
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First American edition. Revised by Edward G. Atkins. Thin quarto. Glossy pictorial boards. Tiny nicks at top edge of rear board, near fine.
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1973
ISBN 10: 0224017012 ISBN 13: 9780224017015
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Second printing. Thin quarto. Fine in glossy pictorial boards.
Published by Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1973
ISBN 10: 0224008080 ISBN 13: 9780224008082
Seller: Peak Dragon Bookshop 39 Dale Rd Matlock, Matlock, DERBY, United Kingdom
Association Member: PBFA
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Long gift dedication to endpaper.
Published by BCA, 1973
Seller: DocHTombstone, Fontevraud-l'Abbaye, France
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Harry Willcock (illustrator). 1st Edition. Sold as a pair, the Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast and the sequel The Peacock Party. The sequel has a rear fold-out illustration. First Edition for BCA Both books in near fine condition. Unmarked and complete.
Published by GROSSMAN/VIKING PRESS NY, 1975
Seller: The ipi House Archive Shop, Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition, Illustrated Edition. ALAN ALDRIDGE WILLIAM PLOMER 'THE BUTTERFLY BALL And The GRASSHOPPER'S FEAST' 1975 1st GROSSMAN/VIKING PRESS NY. VERY GOOD+ Oversized, Beautifully Illustrated front cover spine and framed backboard. The 28 color plates by Alan Aldridge were prepared in collaboration with Harry Willock. Verses by William Plomer, Nature Notes by Richard Fitter. The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast Hardcover by William Plomer and illustrated by Alan Aldridge is a beautiful book of imagination and Art. Oversized Books, Framed Art, Posters/Prints and International Packages cost of Shipping with Insurance To Be Determined. When paying with a credit card, AbeBooks External payment service fee will be requested for this item. The ipi House Archive Shop also allows payment by other methods; PayPal, etc. Thank you.
Published by Jonathan Cape; Book Club Associates 1973-9, London, 1973
First Edition
Hardback. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Alan Aldrige (illustrator). First edition. Alan Aldridge's adaptation of William Roscoe's poem 'The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast and its sequel. The first edition of these children's work. Comprising the following titles:The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast, by Alan Aldridge with verses by William Plomer and nature notes by Richard Fitter, based on William Roscoe's poem 'The butterfly's ball and the grasshopper's feast.' The book follows the story of a party for insects and other small animals. With twenty-eight coloured plates by Alan Aldridge.Its sequel,The Peacock Party by Alan Aldridge, following the story of a party organised by Sir Peacock for his friends excluded from the Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast, illustrated in collaboration with Harry Willock. Based on 'The Peacock 'At Home'' by A Lady. Will eleven coloured plates by Alan Aldridge. Verses by George E. Ryder.Alan Aldridge was a British artist and illustrator, best known for his psychedelic artwork for books and record covered by The Beatles and The Who. In the original publisher's illustrated paper covered boards binding. Externally excellent with only minor shelf wear and a minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and extremities. Light rubbing to the spine of the first volume. With Claire Powell's bookplate to the front pastedown of the first volume. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. With thirty-nine coloured plates. Very Good Indeed. book.
Published by New York: Grossman Publishers, [circa 1970s-1990s], 1990
Seller: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Art / Print / Poster
Condition: Good. 65x50 cm. Very Good. Color poster.Can be removed from plastic upon request.
Published by Templar Books, 2008
ISBN 10: 1840117737 ISBN 13: 9781840117738
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.01.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket ( as Issued ). Aldridge, Alan (illustrator). First Thus. A SIGNED UK first edition thus, first impression - with a complete number string that includes the number 1. The limited edition slipcased reissue. Housed in a matching decorative slipcase and issued without a wrapper. The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The laminated boards are clean and unfaded, the corners sharp. The pages and closed page edges are clean and bright. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. No remainder marks. The slipcase is unfaded and bright. It shows minor signs of wear to the top edge and one or two innocuous dings to the main body. There is a nick out of the bottom corner of the slipcase opening. This copy has been boldly SIGNED in gold pen to the rear of the slipcase by Alan Aldridge, who has added a spider to his signature as well as the date. A lovely copy. Paypal accepted. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Published by London: Jonathan Cape and Times Newspapers Ltd. in association with Aurelia Enterprises, 1973 and 1979, 1979
Seller: Adrian Harrington Ltd, PBFA, ABA, ILAB, Royal Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom
First Edition
[Children's Illustrated] FIRST EDITIONS. Two volumes. Quarto (28 x 22cm), pp.[72]; pp.[28]. With colour illustrations by Aldridge to every other page. Publisher's glossy colour illustrated paper covered boards, first volume priced at £1.95; second volume priced with publisher's sticker at £5.95. Heavy pencil ownership rubbed out to flyleaf of first volume, removing some colour from the green endpaper. Volume I also very slightly sunned to spine. Otherwise a crisp, clean pair. Near fine.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket ( as Issued ). Aldridge, Alan (illustrator). First Thus. An INSCRIBED UK first edition thus, first impression - with a complete number sting that includes the number 1. The limited edition slipcased reissue. Housed in a matching decorative slipcase and issued without a wrapper. The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The laminated boards are clean and unfaded, the corners sharp. The pages and closed page edges are clean and bright. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. No remainder marks. The slipcase is unfaded and bright. It shows minor signs of wear to the top edge and one or two innocuus dings to the main body. This copy has been boldly INSCRIBED ( to XXXX ) by Alan Aldridge who has added a spider to his signature as well as the date. A lovely copy. Paypal accepted. Signed by Illustrator(s).
Published by Jonathan Cape 1973-1979, London, 1973
First Edition Signed
Hardback. Condition: Near Fine. Alan Aldridge; Harry Willock (illustrator). First edition. A pair of very decorative first editions from Alan Aldridge, signed by the author to 'The Peacock Party'. Two first edition works from British artist Alan Aldridge.Signed by the author to 'The Peacock Party' title page.In the publisher's original illustrative laminated boards.With an "invitation" to the Butterfly Ball tipped in to the work.Aldridge is best known for his psychedelic artwork, featured in record covers for The Beatles and The Who. These picture books are collaboration works with illustrator Harry Willock.This set contains:The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast (1973) - Loosely based on the poem of the same name by William Roscoe, written in 1802 and telling the story of a party for insects and other small animals.Aldridge's version focuses more on the animals' preparations for the Ball. With verses by William Plomer.The Peacock Party (1979) - The sequel to The Butterfly Ball, with verses written with George E. Ruder. Based on the poem The Peacock 'At Home' by A Lady, written in 1807. In the original laminated boards. Externally, excellent with shelf wear, heavier to 'The Peacock Party'. Handling marks to the spine of 'Butterfly Ball'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine. signed by author. book.
Published by Published by Jonathan Cape 1949-1975, London, 1949
Signed
, 8 books and other ephemera signed by William Plomer to Menina Russell King, secretary to Jonathan Cape. Double Lives, an Autobiography (new edition, traveller's library, 1950), signed by the author on title page, contains Christmas card signed "William" and letter from William Plomer to Menina Russell King. At Home, Memoirs (1958), inscribed to Menina Russell King "Who used to be at home at 30 Bedford Square, with W P's best wishes, March 1958", also containing a Christmas Card signed "William". A Shot in the Dark (1955) signed by the author on the title page, containing a postcard from William Plomer to Mrs Russell King. Four Countries (1949), inscribed on the front free endpaper "For Menina Mesquita [maiden name], with best wishes from William Plomer 19 Jan 1949". Celebrations, (1972), inscribed for Menina Russell-King on front free endpaper "with gratitude for her unfailing considerateness and with W P's best wishes, 22 March 1972 (the day before publication)", also contains a postcard and Christmas card from Plomer to Russell King and newspaper clipping from The Times (Robert Nye) reviewing this book dated 13.4.72. The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast- Alan Aldridge with verses by William Plomer (1973), winner of the third Whitbread Literary Award, inscribed on the front free endpaper "with all good wishes and thanks from the librettist, William Plomer, August 1973". This contains an invitation to "The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast (fancy dress optional)" and a postcard from Plomer to Menina Russell King received 7.2.73. The Planes of Bedford Square, (1971), signed copy of the poem. Collected Poems (1973) includes a newspaper article about the book and William Plomer dated 9th December 1973. The Autobiography of William Plomer (1975). Order of Service for the Memorial Service of William Charles Franklyn Plomer, Wednesday, November 7th, 1973, at which John Betjeman read some of his poems and Laurens Van Der Post gave the address. Newspaper clippings about the funeral from national newspapers. Newspaper clippings about "The Butterfly Ball" winning the Whitbread Award and a publicity newsnote from 24th October 1973 talking about the award. Personal letter from Charles Erdman to Menina Russell King expressing his sadness at the death of William Plomer. In the letter Erdman mentions 27 years of devoted friendship to Plomer and "The Butterfly Ball", which was published shortly before his death. One new edition, the rest First Editions , all books are in good condition, one cloth cover is slightly faded, one dust wrapper is torn, The Butterfly Ball appears unused in very good condition, , all books have dustwrappers apart from "The Butterfly Ball", most are in good or very condition , coloured cloth bindings with the execption of "The Butterfly Ball" which is a glossy pictorial hardcover, , 17.5 cm x 12 cm to 28.5 cm x 22 cm. Hardbacks SIGNED by author ISBN: