Rutland, VT: G. A. Tuttle & Co, C1855. First edition. An attractive children's ABC. Yellow wrapper (thin cloth), printed in orange and blue ink. roughly stitched to the spine (as seems common with American children's chapbooks of this period). The wrappers are a little faded with slight edgewear but still sound. 16 pages, beginning with a title page with an engraved vignette of a family sitting and reading together. An alphabet and then 14 pages with five words to each page, with an illustration of each word. Multi-syllabic words divided. The pages are a little darkened, and have very small closed tears to some pages. Overall though a very nice example of this scarce book. We can find no copies for sale, and only two library holdings (The Vermont Historical Society and the American Antiquarian Society). Although undated, George A. Tuttle & Co. published in Rutland between at least 1855 and at least 1861. By 1863, the firm name changed to Tuttle & Gay. "Juvenile series." The series title, is at the head of the wrapper. To the rear wrapper, are advertisements for the publisher's works. 15cm x 10.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 78478301.

New York: 1850. First edition. Undated with the John McLoughlin imprint (see below) and 24 Beekman Street address. A reasonable copy. Crudely sewn binding with paper covers (not unusual for these early McLoughlins, we have seen several examples similarly stitched). Pale yellow covers with moderate marking and darkening to them. The edges of the covers have some small closed tears. The rear cover has a long closed tear acros the back (but quite neat!). Inside, there are 10 pages of hand coloured woodcut images. (complete). (Only the red initial is coloured to each piece). These pages are in good condition, with just a little darkening. The hand colouring is crudely done. 19.5cm x 11.5cm. Mostly conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 18185039. We can find no other current copies available. John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.

New York: McLoughlin Bros, c1865. First edition. Undated with the McLoughlin Brothers imprint (see below) and 30 Beekman Street address. A reasonable copy. Crudely sewn binding with paper covers (not unusual for these early McLoughlins, we have seen several examples similarly stitched). Pale yellow covers with a little marking and darkening to them. The spine edge where sewn has split away to about half of the spine (could be repaired). Inside, there are 8 pages of hand coloured woodcut images with text beneath. (complete). These pages are in good condition, with just a little darkening. The hand colouring is crudely done. 19.5cm x 11.5cm. Mostly conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 18185039. We can find no other current copies available. John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.

New York: John McLoughlin, C 1850. First edition. Undated but before the McLoughlin Brothers imprint (see below). An reasonable copy. Crudely sewn binding with paper covers (not unusual for these early McLoughlins, we have seen several examples similarly stitched). Pale blue covers with a little marking and darkening to them. Inside, there are 8 pages of hand coloured woodcut images with text beneath. (complete). These pages are in good condition, with just a little darkening. The hand colouring is crudely done. 19.5cm x 11.5cm. Mostly conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 1258085868 although we have McGloughlin's earlier address to the title. John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.

Leipzig: Verlag Enst Wunderlich, 1947. First edition. A scarce children's book, with verses by Susi Wintgen and illustrations by Hildegard Bürger. Each page gives details of a different fruit. Green paper covers (slightly faded but sound) and twelve pages. These have each been hand coloured in water colour. We cannot find any other copies of this work, so are unsure if this is a black and white outline book for children to colour, or was sold coloured. We suspect the former, as the colouring is a little erratic. To some pages it is quite skillful, but other pages are a little clumsy. Either way, it is a charming children's work. 9.5cm x 12cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 832526636. No copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

. Première édition. Livre pour enfants rare, avec des vers de Susi Wintgen et des illustrations de Hildegard Bürger. Chaque page donne des détails sur un fruit différent. Couverture en papier vert (légèrement décolorée mais saine) et douze pages. Chaque page a été colorée à la main à l'aquarelle. Nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autres exemplaires de cet ouvrage et nous ne savons donc pas s'il s'agit d'un livre de contours en noir et blanc destiné à être colorié par les enfants ou s'il a été vendu colorié. Nous soupçonnons la première hypothèse, car le coloriage est un peu erratique. Sur certaines pages, il est très habile, mais sur d'autres, il est un peu maladroit. Quoi qu'il en soit, il s'agit d'un charmant ouvrage pour enfants. 9,5 cm x 12 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 832526636. Aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage.

Paris: Librairie Hachette, 1886. First Edition. A beautiful copy of this portfolio, containing 34 unnumbered leaves loose in folds, with the text by Renan and the etchings by Bida. The text pages are numbered (38) but plates, index and blanks are not (hence discrepancy with number of leaves). Example on Papier Vélin. Including eight full page plates preceded by captioned glassine guard and 16 large initials. (each with tissue protection). These are completed by 12 culs de lampe by Gustave Greaux. Finally, a beautiful engraved second title, and a vignette to the title page. (WorldCat includes the engraved title as a plate so sometimes nine plates are mentioned). Complete. The portfolio has a cloth spine and cream paper covered boards. This is in very good condition, with a little rubbing and marking only. Original ties are intact. Internally, the work is in beautiful condition, clean and tidy with no significant flaws. Alexandre Bida (1813–1895) was a French painter, draughtsman, watercolorist, and lithographer, renowned for his Orientalist art and book illustrations. Born in Toulouse and trained under Eugène Delacroix, Bida travelled extensively in the Middle East-including Syria, Greece, and Turkey. He is particularly known for his Biblical illustrations. 50cm x 38cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 279521.

. Première édition. Très bel exemplaire de ce portfolio, contenant 34 feuillets non numérotés, libres dans les plis, avec le texte de Renan et les eaux-fortes de Bida. Les pages de texte sont numérotées (38) mais les planches, l'index et les blancs ne le sont pas (d'où la différence avec le nombre de feuilles). Exemple sur Papier Vélin. Comprenant huit planches à pleine page précédées d'une garde légendée en glassine et 16 grandes initiales. (chacune avec protection en tissu). Elles sont complétées par 12 culs de lampe de Gustave Greaux. Enfin, un beau second titre gravé, et une vignette à la page de titre. (WorldCat inclut le titre gravé comme une planche, ce qui fait que l'on mentionne parfois neuf planches). Le portfolio a un dos en tissu et des planches couvertes de papier crème. Il est en très bon état, avec seulement quelques frottements et marques. Les attaches d'origine sont intactes. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est en très bon état, propre et bien rangé, sans aucun défaut notable. Alexandre Bida (1813-1895) était un peintre, dessinateur, aquarelliste et lithographe français, réputé pour son art orientaliste et ses illustrations de livres. Né à Toulouse et formé par Eugène Delacroix, Bida a beaucoup voyagé au Moyen-Orient, notamment en Syrie, en Grèce et en Turquie. Il est particulièrement connu pour ses illustrations bibliques. 50cm x 38cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 279521.

London: John Lane, 1895. First Edition Thus. Walter Crane's picture books. Large series. Re-issue. Blue stiff card covers, with red and black decoration. Reinforced subtly to the spine and with new stitching. End papers and ten leaves, comprising six pages of text and five full colour chromolithographic illustrations on six pages (one double page) printed to one side only. Illustrated end papers. Covers are mainly clean and tidy, with a touch of marking to the front cover. Internally clean, but fractionally darkened. A couple neat repairs to the plates. Overall thought still a very nice copy. Princess Belle-Etoile is a classic French fairy tale of the 18th century. It was reprinted with illustrations by Walter Crane, whose woodcut designs were influenced by Japanese colour prints. 27cm x 23.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 848578817

. Première édition. Les livres d'images de Walter Crane. Grande série. Réédition. Couvertures en carton rigide bleu, avec décoration rouge et noire. Renforcée subtilement au dos et avec de nouvelles coutures. Les pages de garde et dix feuilles, comprenant six pages de texte et cinq illustrations chromolithographiques en couleurs sur six pages (une double page) imprimées d'un seul côté. Papiers de fin illustrés. Les couvertures sont pour la plupart propres et bien rangées, avec une touche de marquage sur la couverture avant. L'intérieur est propre, mais légèrement assombri. Quelques réparations soignées sur les planches. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un très bel exemplaire. Princesse Belle-Etoile est un conte de fées français classique du 18ème siècle. Il a été réimprimé avec des illustrations de Walter Crane, dont les dessins gravés sur bois ont été influencés par les estampes japonaises en couleur. 27cm x 23.5cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 848578817

London: John Lane, 1895. First Edition Thus. Walter Crane's picture books. Large series. Re-issue. Blue stiff card covers, with red and black decoration. Reinforced subtly to the spine and with new stitching. End papers and ten leaves, comprising six pages of text and five full colour chromolithographic illustrations on six pages (one double page) printed to one side only. Illustrated end papers. Covers are clean and tidy. Internally clean, but fractionally darkened. The first plate has been neatly repaired to the bottom edge (not affecting illustration). A couple of other neat repairs including an area of the final plate. Overall thought still a very nice copy. 27cm x 23.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 13531122.

. Première édition. Les livres d'images de Walter Crane. Grande série. Réédition. Couvertures en carton rigide bleu, avec décoration rouge et noire. Renforcée subtilement au dos et avec de nouvelles coutures. Les pages de garde et dix feuilles, comprenant six pages de texte et cinq illustrations chromolithographiques en couleurs sur six pages (une double page) imprimées d'un seul côté. Papiers de fin illustrés. Les couvertures sont propres et bien rangées. L'intérieur est propre, mais légèrement assombri. La première planche a été proprement réparée sur le bord inférieur (sans affecter l'illustration). Quelques autres réparations soignées, y compris une partie de la dernière planche. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un très bel exemplaire. 27cm x 23.5cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 13531122.

London: John Lane, 1890. First Edition Thus. Walter Crane's picture books. Large series. Re-issue. Blue stiff card covers, with red and black decoration. end papers and ten leaves, comprising six pages of text and five full colour chromolithographic illustrations on six pages (one double page) printed to one side only. Illustrated end papers. Covers are clean and tidy, with a small patch of surface scratching to the top of the front cover. Internally clean, but fractionally darkened. A very nice copy. 27cm x 23.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 657124715.

. Première édition. Les livres d'images de Walter Crane. Grande série. Réédition. Couvertures en carton rigide bleu, avec des décorations rouges et noires. Papiers de fin et dix feuilles, comprenant six pages de texte et cinq illustrations chromolithographiques en couleur sur six pages (une double page) imprimées d'un seul côté. Pages de garde illustrées. Les couvertures sont propres et bien rangées, avec une petite éraflure superficielle sur le haut de la couverture. L'intérieur est propre, mais légèrement assombri. Un très bel exemplaire. 27 cm x 23,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 657124715.

London: George Routledge & Sons, 1875. A nice copy of this first edition children's book. Soft back. Printed in yellow, red, and black on light yellow with publisher's advertisement on back cover. A touch of darkening / marking to the covers. Consists of 4 bifolia printed on one side, chromoxylographs with letterpress, saddle stitched in colour pictorial stiff paper wrapper. It appears that the stitching has been renewed in this copy. Leaves one and eight are pasted down to inside of the wrapper. One of the Routledge's new sixpenny toy books. (New Series). Inside, there is a gift inscription across the top of the first pages. The pages are a touch darkened / foxed. In verse, beginning "A long time ago, in a house near a wood." Dated 1875 in Spencer, Isobel Walter Crane (London, 1975), page 202; Massé, followed in Osborne, suggests 1873; listed in English Catalogue, III, page 110, with sixpenny toy books 111-116 as "1874-5." This would suggest that this copy (toy book number 111) was published in 1874/5. 25cm x 18.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 905322852.

. Un bel exemplaire de cette première édition d'un livre pour enfants. Dos souple. Imprimé en jaune, rouge et noir sur jaune clair avec la publicité de l'éditeur sur la couverture arrière. Un peu d'assombrissement / de marques sur les couvertures. Composé de 4 bifolia imprimés d'un côté, chromoxylographies avec typographie, cousus à cheval dans un emballage de papier rigide pictural en couleur. Il semble que la couture ait été renouvelée dans cet exemplaire. Les feuilles un et huit sont collées à l'intérieur de la jaquette. L'un des nouveaux livres de jouets de six pence de Routledge. (Nouvelle série). A l'intérieur, il y a une inscription de cadeau en haut des premières pages. Les pages sont un peu noircies et roussies. En vers, commençant par "Il y a longtemps, dans une maison près d'un bois". Daté de 1875 dans Spencer, Isobel Walter Crane (Londres, 1975), page 202 ; Massé, suivi dans Osborne, suggère 1873 ; listé dans le Catalogue anglais, III, page 110, avec les livres de jouets de six pence 111-116 comme "1874-5". Cela suggère que cet exemplaire (livre de jouets numéro 111) a été publié en 1874/5. 25 cm x 18,5 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 905322852.

Stuttgart und Tübingen: J. G. Cotta'scher Verlag, 1846. A lovely copy of this first edition. Full red leather binding with profuse gilt decoration. With steel-engraved title, 36 steel-engraved plates on papier de Chine. 24 wood-engraved vignettes by R. Rahn and A. Schleich after Wilhelm von Kaulbach. The binding is a little rubbed with light staining. Cracking to the hinge, but still holding well. White end papers (almost wallpaper). First edition published by Cotta with illustrations by Kaulbach. This edition is considered one of the most popular of all Goethe illustrations. Kaulbach greatly enjoyed the ironic contrast between the serious hexameters and the content of the story with its scoundrel pranks, and was of the opinion that the illustrator should also invent a similar contrast. At the beginning and end of each chapter in the text there are woodcut vignettes with witty satires. Clean and tidy throughout, with just a little foxing / darkening to the pages. 257 pages. References: Brown, J. Buchanan. Early Victorian illustrated books,; pages 114-115.; Muir, Percy. Victorian illustrated books,; pages 230-231. 34cm x 28cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 2301256.

. Un bel exemplaire de cette première édition. Reliure en plein cuir rouge avec d'abondantes décorations dorées. Titre gravé sur acier, 36 planches gravées sur papier de Chine. 24 vignettes gravées sur bois par R. Rahn et A. Schleich d'après Wilhelm von Kaulbach. La reliure est un peu frottée avec de légères taches. La charnière est fissurée, mais tient encore bien. Papiers de garde blancs (presque papier peint). Première édition publiée par Cotta avec des illustrations de Kaulbach. Cette édition est considérée comme l'une des plus populaires de toutes les illustrations de Goethe. Kaulbach appréciait beaucoup le contraste ironique entre les hexamètres sérieux et le contenu de l'histoire avec ses farces scélérates, et était d'avis que l'illustrateur devrait également inventer un contraste similaire. Au début et à la fin de chaque chapitre du texte se trouvent des vignettes gravées sur bois contenant des satires pleines d'esprit. L'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec quelques rousseurs et noircissements sur les pages. 257 pages. Références : Brown, J. Buchanan. Early Victorian illustrated books, ; pages 114-115 ; Muir, Percy. Victorian illustrated books, ; pages 230-231. 34cm x 28cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 2301256.

Paris: 1899. Two full years (104 issues) of the weekly colour illustrated supplement for Gil Blas. Hardback binding with buckram spine and marbled boards. Contains: 1 - 52, 6 January - 29 December 1899, BOUND TOGETHER WITH: 1-52, 5 January 1900 - 28 December 1900. Most illustrations (some colour) by Steinlen. Each individual issue is 8 pages. Each has a coloured front page, several pages of text, then a double illustrated page, with one in black and white, and the other (usually a song or poetry lyric) in colour. Pages age toned but in good shape otherwise. Binding rubbed at edges, particularly to the rear board. overall good.
40 x 28 cm. A heavy item - almost 5kg packed. Founded in Paris on November 19, 1879, by Auguste Dumont, Gil Blas was a daily newspaper known for its lively, literary, and sometimes risqué tone. The paper drew its name and inspiration from Alain-René Lesage's picaresque novel Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane. Gil Blas was also known for its illustrated weekly supplement, which contributed to its popularity and inspired similar publications abroad, such as the German satirical magazine Simplicissimus.

. Deux années complètes (104 numéros) du supplément hebdomadaire illustré en couleurs du Gil Blas. Reliure cartonnée avec dos en bougran et plats marbrés. Contient : 1 - 52, 6 janvier - 29 décembre 1899, relié ensemble avec : 1-52, 5 janvier 1900 - 28 décembre 1900. La plupart des illustrations (certaines en couleur) sont de Steinlen. Chaque numéro compte 8 pages. Chaque numéro comporte une première page en couleur, plusieurs pages de texte, puis une double page illustrée, l'une en noir et blanc, l'autre (généralement une chanson ou un texte de poésie) en couleur. Les pages sont vieillies mais en bon état. La reliure est frottée sur les bords, en particulier sur la planche arrière.
40 x 28 cm. Un article lourd - près de 5 kg emballé. Fondé à Paris le 19 novembre 1879 par Auguste Dumont, Gil Blas était un quotidien connu pour son ton vif, littéraire et parfois osé. Le journal tire son nom et son inspiration du roman picaresque d'Alain-René Lesage, Histoire de Gil Blas de Santillane. Gil Blas était également connu pour son supplément hebdomadaire illustré, qui contribuait à sa popularité et inspirait des publications similaires à l'étranger, comme le magazine satirique allemand Simplicissimus.

Bruxelles: Éditions des artistes, 1944. A beautiful copy of this limited first edition, one of only 26 copies, enhanced with a signed original water colour illustration by Ivanovsky. The complete printing was 330 copies, with 300 on vélin pur fil, and only 26 on madagascar paper, with the original illustration. Original plain cream stiff card box. This is a little darkened and with some marks, but is still substantially sound and has done it's job of protecting the work within. Soft cream covers with illustrated titles to the front cover. Printed in black and red. Inside, there is an introductory booklet by Paul Fierens, which repeats the cover as a title. The justification has the number hand written to it. Then are the 26 pages, with letters A-Z, each illustrated with a woman hand coloured, and a verse beneath each. To the rear, in a fold, is the original illustration. In this case for the letter C, "Carabosse." This is signed in pencil by Ivanovsky. There is some rubbing to the paper surface to the right edge, where it looks as if this painting has been framed at some point. Not affecting image. Overall a beautiful example of a scarce work. We can find none of this work available to purchase at the time of cataloguing, and there are no auction records for the 26 with the original illustration. [64 pages printed to one side]. 25cm x 19cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 1400279321.
Elisabeth Ivanovsky (born Élisavieta Andréïevna Ivanovskaia) 1910, in Kichinev, then part of the Russian Empire (now Chișinău, Moldova). - 2006, Brussels, Belgium. Ivanovsky became a Belgian national and is renowned as a painter and illustrator, particularly in the field of children's literature. Her artistic style was shaped by constructivism and Russian avant-garde movements and her influence is seen in the continued popularity of direct colour illustration and the resurgence of minimalist approaches in contemporary children's books.

. Très bel exemplaire de cette première édition limitée à 26 exemplaires, enrichie d'une illustration aquarelle originale signée d'Ivanovsky. Le tirage complet a été de 330 exemplaires, dont 300 sur vélin pur fil, et seulement 26 sur papier madagascar, avec l'illustration originale. Boîte d'origine en carton rigide crème. Il est un peu assombri et présente quelques marques, mais il est encore en bon état et a bien protégé l'ouvrage qu'il contient. Couvertures crème souple avec titres illustrés sur la couverture avant. Imprimé en noir et rouge. À l'intérieur se trouve un livret d'introduction de Paul Fierens, qui reprend le titre de la couverture. La justification porte le numéro écrit à la main. Viennent ensuite les 26 pages, avec les lettres de A à Z, chacune illustrée par une femme coloriée à la main, et un vers sous chacune d'elles. Au dos, dans une pliure, se trouve l'illustration originale. Dans ce cas, pour la lettre C, "Carabosse". L'ouvrage est signé au crayon par Ivanovsky. Il y a quelques frottements à la surface du papier sur le bord droit, où il semble que cette peinture ait été encadrée à un moment donné. Cela n'affecte pas l'image. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un bel exemple d'une œuvre rare. Nous n'avons trouvé aucun exemplaire de cette œuvre disponible à l'achat au moment de l'établissement du catalogue, et il n'y a aucun enregistrement de vente aux enchères pour le 26 avec l'illustration originale. [64 pages imprimées d'un seul côté]. 25cm x 19cm. WorldCat / OCLC : 1400279321.
Elisabeth Ivanovsky (née Élisavieta Andréïevna Ivanovskaia) 1910, à Kichinev, alors partie de l'Empire russe (aujourd'hui Chișinău, Moldavie). - 2006, Bruxelles, Belgique. Ivanovsky a acquis la nationalité belge et est reconnu comme peintre et illustrateur, en particulier dans le domaine de la littérature pour enfants. Son style artistique a été façonné par le constructivisme et les mouvements d'avant-garde russes. Son influence est visible dans la popularité continue de l'illustration en couleurs directes et la résurgence des approches minimalistes dans les livres pour enfants contemporains.

Stuttgart and Tübingen: J. Cotta, 1841. First edition. There were several "Goethe Gallery" books, this is a rather lovely pocket edition. With half leather boards and gilt decoration and titles. Marbled boards. In good, slightly rubbed condition. The inside holds 40 engraved copper plates, including the title. Each has a tissue guard. On the whole the plates are in excellent condition, with just a touch of foxing. Most of the plates are by Kaulbach, but also included are works by Van Muyden, Muttenthaler, Bendel, A variety of engravers were used. Overall a very nice example of a scarce item (we can find no other copies of this edition available). 15.5cm x 11.5cm.

, Première édition. Il y a eu plusieurs livres de la "Galerie Goethe", celui-ci est une très belle édition de poche. Les planches sont en demi-cuir et les titres et décorations sont dorés. Planches marbrées. En bon état, légèrement frotté. L'intérieur contient 40 planches gravées sur cuivre, y compris le titre. Chacune d'entre elles est accompagnée d'un protège-tissu. Dans l'ensemble, les planches sont en excellent état, avec juste un peu de rousseur. La plupart des planches sont de Kaulbach, mais on trouve aussi des œuvres de Van Muyden, Muttenthaler, Bendel, et plusieurs graveurs ont été utilisés. Dans l'ensemble, il s'agit d'un très bel exemple d'un ouvrage rare (nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autres exemplaires de cette édition). 15,5cm x 11,5cm.

London: Griffith Farrah & Co, 1886. A decent copy of this first edition. A japanese fairy tale translated by Mrs T.H. James. Printed on crepe pape by Kobunsha in Tokyo, Japan. Japanese Fairy Tale Series. No. 10. sewn lightly (could be removed) into a stiff card protective cover with hand written titles to the front cover. The original covers of the book are a little darkened. Inside, the work is very clean and tidy. Covers and 20 pages, each illustrated in colour. 15.5cm x 10cm.

. Un exemplaire correct de cette première édition. Un conte de fées japonais traduit par Mrs T.H. James. Imprimé sur papier crêpé par Kobunsha à Tokyo, Japon. Série de contes de fées japonais. No. 10. Cousu légèrement (pourrait être enlevé) dans une couverture protectrice en carton rigide avec des titres écrits à la main sur la première de couverture. Les couvertures originales du livre sont un peu assombries. A l'intérieur, l'ouvrage est très propre et bien rangé. Couvertures et 20 pages, chacune illustrée en couleur. 15,5 cm x 10 cm.

New York: John McLoughlin, C 1850. First edition. Undated but before the McLoughlin Brothers imprint (see below). An acceptable only copy. Crudely sewn binding with the first and last image providing the covers (not unusual for these early McLoughlins, we have seen several examples similarly stitched). The front cover is a little darkened but overall in decent condition. Including the covers, there are 8 pages of hand coloured woodcut images with text beneath. (complete). These pages are in fairly good condition, with just a little darkening, and a touch of shaking. The binding is in danger of separating with the spine edge splitting. The hand colouring is attractively done. 18.5cm x 11.5cm.

. John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.

Paris: E. Plon et cie, 1876. First edition. Hardback red percaline binding. Gilt title and decoration to spine. Boards are rubbed, especially at corners. All edges gilt. Title page printed in black and red, with tissue guard to frontispiece. Silk moire effect endpapers. Extensively illustrated. Sporadic light foxing, but more to the rear endpapers. Full of attractive illustrations and vignettes. [4], 667, [1] pp. 28.5 x 21 cm. Confroms to WorldCat / OCLC: 4528596.

. Première édition. Reliure cartonnée en percaline rouge. Titre et décoration dorés au dos. Les plats sont frottés, surtout aux coins. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. La page de titre est imprimée en noir et rouge, et le frontispice est protégé par un papier de soie. Pages de garde en soie moirée. Largement illustré. Quelques légères rousseurs sporadiques, mais surtout sur les pages de garde. Plein d'illustrations et de vignettes attrayantes. [4], 667, [1] pp. 28.5 x 21 cm. Confroms à WorldCat / OCLC : 4528596.

New York: John McLoughlin, C 1850. First edition. Undated but before the McLoughlin Brothers imprint (see below). An acceptable only copy. Crudely sewn binding with paper covers (not unusual for these early McLoughlins, we have seen several examples similarly stitched). The yellow front cover is chipped to the edge, and has a large chip with loss to the open edge (just up to the edge of the woodcut). The binding is pulling away from the sewing to the bottom edge. The rear paper cover is missing entirely. Inside, there are 8 pages of hand coloured woodcut images with text beneath. (complete). These pages are in good condition, with just a little darkening. The hand colouring is crudely done. 18.5cm x 11.5cm. John McLoughlin was a Scottish-born coach maker who became a prominent figure in the New York publishing industry during the 19th century. He began in 1819 after moving to New York and initially worked for the Sterling Iron Company, where he developed an interest in printing. By 1828, he had established his own printing business on Tryon Row in Manhattan, focusing on publishing semi-religious tracts for children under the title McLoughlin's Books for Children. In 1840, McLoughlin partnered with wood engraver Robert H. Elton to form Elton & Co., which specialised in toy books, comic almanacs, and valentines. His son, John McLoughlin Jr., eventually took over in 1850 when both senior partners retired. The firm of McLoughlin Brothers is listed at 24 Beekman St. in the New York directories for 1858 to 1862, McLoughlin Bros. was located at 30 Beekman St., New York, between 1863 and April, 1870. Under John Jr.'s leadership, the company became known as McLoughlin Brothers and pioneered the use of colour printing technologies, including chromolithography, for children's books. This innovation made their publications visually striking and widely popular. The McLoughlin Brothers expanded their offerings to include games, puzzles, paper dolls, and other children's products. By 1870, they had opened the largest colour printing factory in the United States. Their works often featured adaptations of British stories by illustrators such as Randolph Caldecott and Kate Greenaway. The company thrived until it was sold to Milton Bradley in 1920. Despite this transition, the McLoughlin imprint continued to produce children's books into the early 20th century.