Search Results: Illustrated Classics from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Grosset & Dunlap, 1941. Hardcover Reprint Edition. Very Good in Very Good DJ: The Book shows light wear to extremities; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. The DJ show rubbing to and soiling to the rear panel; a one-inch closed tear at the lower front corner; a small tear at the top edge of the front panel; a tiny chip at the top of the front hinge; unclipped; mylar-protected. Shows some wear, but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 16mo. 191pp. Illustrated by Harrison Cady. Decorated Endpapers. Brown paper over boards with decorated front panel. The Bedtime Story-Books Series. Hardback with DJ.  

New York, NY Dover Publications, 1966. Paperback Reprint Edition [1966]. The original edition was published in 1890. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the extremities; very faint sunning to the orange background field of the backstrip (the titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible); the binding leans ever so slightly, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches). xi, 144 pages. Weight: 10.6 ounces. Reprint Edition [1966]. The original edition was published in 1890. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Clarkson N. Potter, 1986. Hardcover First Edition USA (1986), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Printed in England by Walker Books. Near Fine in Very Good+ to Near Fine DJ: The Book shows only a tick of wear to the lower corner tips; this is a REMAINDER, showing a mark at the top edge of the text block; a former owner's gift inscription at the half-title page; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows some scuffing near the upper corner of the front panel and a hint of rubbing at the lower corner of same and a very faint wrinkle at the top of the front hinge; else flawless; the price has not been clipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Book-Club or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.75 x 9.15 x 0.5 inches). 36 pages. Retold from the French by Anne Carter, who has provided a Postscript. Illustrated with paintings in color by Binette Schroeder. Language: English. Weight: 11.5 ounces. First… Read More

New Delhi, India HarperCollins: Indus, 1994. Paperback First Edition Thus (1994), unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of rubbing; a short, superficial crack in the paper of the wrapper cover at about the midpoint of the front hinge; former merchant's postage stamp affixed, along with a small price sticker to the lower front endpaper. The binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a couple of very minor flaws. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 0.25 inches). 89 pages. Scattered illustrations in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 4 ounces. Peacock Books for the Young Series. First Edition Thus (1994), noi directly stated, but implied. Trade Paperback. 

Editions Graphiques Internationales: Editions des deux coqs d'or, 1955. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very light use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; there is a 3.5" tear at the hinge of the title page, which has been tape-repaired; binding secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 24pp. Un Petit Livre D'Argent. Illustrated in Color by G. Tenggren. Text is in French. Paperback: Staple-bound Heavy Card Wraps.

Harmondsworth, Middlesex, UK Penguin Books: Puffin, 1970. Paperback First Edition Thus (1970), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Penguin Books' customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition Thus (1970), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Penguin Books' customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: very light wear to the head and heel of the backstrip; the mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; the endpapers and outside edges of the text block show faint, but pervasive foxing; the text pages have tanned a bit, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the panels; Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions,… Read More

New York, NY Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1916. Hardcover First Ed thus; unstated. First Ed thus; unstated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; slightest spine lean; 4” line, looks like crayon at rear face; faint soiling; sparse foxing at endpapers and outside edges. Binding secure; text clean. Despite these flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 306pp. Illustrated with 12 full-page color plates by T.H. Robinson. Red cloth over boards, with gilt coat of arms. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Bruce Edward Robertson Publishing, 2003. Paperback Second Edition (2003), First Printing Thus, indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Second Edition (2003), First Printing Thus, indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a tick of soil at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing only a single minor flaw. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 32mo. Illustrated with duotone drawings by the author. Language: English. Weight: 2.9 ounces. First published in 1978. "Redwood Forest Edition". Paperback.

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1927. Hardcover First Edition [1927], no subsequent printings noted, as would have been Macmillan's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition [1927], no subsequent printings noted, as would have been Macmillan's customary practice at the time of publication. Good: Shows careful use: moderate wear to the extremities; some darkening and faint soiling to the outside edges of the text pages. A former owner's Bookplate at front pastedown endpaper; a short tear at bottom hinge of the false title page. The binding shows slight lean, but remains secure; the text is clean. Overall, remains a clean, sturdy copy showing only moderate wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 16mo. (6.25 x 4.65 x 0.55 inches). 95 pages. Illustrated by Gertrude Kaye. Decorated Endpapers. Green cloth with Black designs and titles at front panel and backstrip. The Little Library. Weight: 4.8 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ.  

New York, NY Harper & Row, 1964. Hardcover First Edition (1964); later printing. Good+: Shows moderate use: the binding shows very slight lean; considerable wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; very faint soiling. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A clean sturdy copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing light to moderate wear and a few minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 12mo. (6.75 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches). 47 pages. Color Illustations by Uri Shulevitz. Language: English. Weight: 8.5 ounces. First Edition (1964); later printing. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Boston, MA L. C. Page & Co, 1927. Hardcover First Edition; First Printing, so stated. First Edition; First Printing, so stated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; slight spine lean; faint soiling. Binding secure; text clean. Despite these minor flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 316pp. Abundantly illustrated with black and white drawings plus 8 gorgeous colour plates. Endpaper Advertisements. Hardback: Cloth w/Pictorial Pastedown Front Panel.

Chicago, IL The Quarrie Corporation, 1942. Hardcover Sixth Edition (1942). Very Good: Shows moderate use: very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the panels, with a couple of small, faint stains to the rear panel; a bit of dust-dulling to the backstrip; faint smudges to the fore-edge; former owner;s name inscribed at the upper front free endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome, moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7.25 x 0.75 inches). viii, 197 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 7.2 ounces. Orange cloth over boards with grey, black & white designs at the front panel and gilt titles at the backstrip. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white throughout. Decorated Endpapers. Sixth… Read More

Chicago, IL The Quarrie Corporation, 1942. Hardcover Sixth Edition (1942). Very Good: Shows moderate use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the panels; faint thumbing at the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7.25 x 0.75 inches). xiii, 208 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 7.8 ounces. Orange cloth over boards with grey, black & white designs at the front panel and gilt titles at the backstrip. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white throughout. Decorated Endpapers. Sixth Edition (1942). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Chicago, IL The Quarrie Corporation, 1942. Hardcover Sixth Edition (1942). Very Good: Shows moderate use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the panels; faint thumbing and a small stain at the fore-edge; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10 x 7.25 x 0.7 inches). x, 202 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 7.4 ounces. Orange cloth over boards with grey, black & white designs at the front panel and gilt titles at the backstrip. Profusely illustrated in color and black & white throughout. Decorated Endpapers. Sixth Edition (1942). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990. Hardcover First Edition thus [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition thus [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows little to no use or wear, but shows small scuff to the upper corner of the rear endpaper; binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Still has that "fresh" look, smell, and feel. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to the panels; a 1/4" closed tear to… Read More

New York, NY Parents' Magazine Press , 1975. Hardcover First Edition (1975), unstated. First Edition (1975), unstated, in accordance with Parents' Magazine Press's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ in Good DJ: The Book shows light wear to the extremities, a little heavier at the lower corner tips; a former owner's gift inscription at the decorated front free endpaper; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and minor flaws. The DJ shows a large tear effectively, if inexpertly, repaired at the rear panel and some wear, tear, and loss to the extremities; a faint patch of stlicker residue at the front panel; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected to prevent further damage. Clean and attractive, but shows some wear and a major flaw.… Read More

New York, NY Dutton: Unicorn Books, 1982. Hardcover First Edition (1982), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (1982), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows a hint of shelf soiling to the bottom edge of the quarter-cloth boards; the binding is ever so slightly cocked; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound - despite the cocked spine - and tighly bound, showing minor flaws. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a tiny scuff at the bottom of the front hinge and the mildest rubbing; else flawless the price has not been clipped; mylar-protected. Very close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club,… Read More

New York, NY Raphael Tuck and Sons. Hardcover Poor to Fair: shows considerable wear to the outside edges of the boards and text pages; a couple of the pages are torn at corners, but with little loss to the text or illustrations; the entire text block is held by only a couple of thin threads to the bound covers and several pages are loose; the upper corner of the rear panel has broken off; some rubbing and soiling to the panels. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 9.65 x 7.65 x 0.15 inches). 32 pages. lllustrated in color chromolithography by Richard Andre (nom de plume of English artist William Roger Snow). Language: English. Weight: 6 ounces. Published circa 1880. Original cloth-backed coloured pictorial boards. A delightful tale of two children circumnavigating the world in a walnut shell; with lovely colour illustrationsRichard Andre, 1834-1907, is the nom de plume of English artist William Roger Snow.

Garden City, NY Doubleday & Company, 1944. Hardcover First Edition (1944); later printing. Good: Shows significant indications of use: fairly heavy wear to the outside edges; moderate rubbing to the colorful paper over boards panels; a small scribble at the upper front panel; a former owner's gift inscription has been crossed out at the upper front pastedown endpaper; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A well-loved copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some wear and numerous cosmetic flaws. A sturdy reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (8.1 x 8.75 x 0.25 inches). 24 pages. Illustrated with drawings in red, yellow, and grey by the author. Language: English. Weight: 7 ounces. Hardback: First Edition (1944); later printing. Pictorial Paper on Boards.

New York, NY Longmans, Green & Co, 1938. Hardcover First Edition Thus [1938], Third Printing. MUSTY ODOR. EX-LIBRARY, showing minimal markings and some residue from the removal of a pocket at the lower corner of the front pastedown endpaper. Else, Very Good: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; a few tiny soil spots and very faint soiling overall to the library cloth binding. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Despite these minor flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 40 pages. First Edition Thus [1938], Third Printing. Hardback: Special Library Binding.