Search Results: Juvenile Animal Stories from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY William Morrow , 1981. Hardcover First Edition (1981), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with William Morrow's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition (1981), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence, in accordance with William Morrow's customary practice at the time of publication. The binding is reiforced for library use but is not an ex-library copy. Fine in Very Good DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and 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, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows some soiling to the upper front… Read More

Akron, OH The Saalfield Publishing Company, 1929. Hardcover First Edition (1929), unstated, but implied by the fact that no subsequent printings are noted. First Edition (1929), unstated, but implied by the fact that no subsequent printings are noted. Good+: Shows moderate use: considerable rubbing to the corner tips and some loss to same at the head and heel of the backstrip; a small patch of superficial scuffing at the lower corner of the front panel, where it appears that a sticker has been removed. The binding is square and remains secure; the text is clean, but there is a former owner's short gift inscription, dated 1931, at the upper corner of the front flyleaf. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A lightly used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and minor cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 7 x 0.3 inches). Illustrated in Color and Black… Read More

New York, NY G.P. Putnam & Sons, 1992. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1992); First Printing, so stated, and also indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1992); First Printing, so stated, and also indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows very mild bump to the heel of the backstrip, which has caused a small faint wrinkle; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single, very minor flaw. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ shows a small, mild scuff at the lower corner of the front panel; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.3 x 8.95 x 0.4 inches). 32 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15.8 ounces. Age Range: 2 - 6 years.Hardback… Read More

New York, NY Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1990. Hardcover First Edition [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. First Edition [1990]; First Printing indicated by a complete number sequence. Near Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. The Book shows a thin line of sun blanching at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding leans ever so slightly off square, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; the price is unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.3 x 9 x 0.45 inches). 31 pages. Illustrated by the author in color. Decorated Endpapers. Age Range: 8 and up. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 2 ounces. Hardback with DJ.  

San Francisco, CA A.M. Robertson, 1913. Hardcover Good+: mild to moderate wear to extremities; some spotting at the front panel; endpapers show faint foxing; tiny tear at heel of backstrp; barely discernible spine lean. Binding secure; text clean. Overall general light wear. Lovely copy of a very scarce little book. 12mo. 76pp. Illustrated also with Frontis & 15 full-page black & white photographs. Brown cloth spine, brown boards, brown "snow-capped" title. Small circular photo paste-on photo of Baldy at front face. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Baldy was "one of the most famous lead dogs in history. This Dog's Life could be easily mistaken for fiction if not for the wonderful photographs of Scotty Allen, Esther Darling and Baldy himself.

San Francisco, CA Black Bart Books, 1998. Paperback First Edition Thus (1998); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition Thus (1998); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the covers. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. 8vo. (9.75 x 7.5 x 0.2 inches). Language: English. Weight: 6.1 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.

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

Los Altos, CA Owl's House Press, 1998. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good: shows only minor indications of use. Mild rubbing at heel of backstrip; head of backstrip shows lignt bumping, as do the outside edges of both panels. Binding shows slight lean, but remains secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. Oblong 8vo. HBK: Pictorial Laminate Boards. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR.

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

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 Atheneum, 1966. Hardcover First Edition USA, so stated. First Edition USA, so stated. Good+: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint, but pervasive smudges and soiling to the white paper-over-boards, which shows a bit of toning around the outside edges as well; short stray pen mark at the upper rear panel; a young hand has attempted to outline the letter "S" on its page in blue crayon; faint coffee stain at the upper corner of the text page; slight spine lean. The binding remains perfectly secure; text clean. Despite a number of minor flaws and its well-loved quality, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. Unpaginated (about 32pp). Jon Reid produced the English Text. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Full color ABC book by this renowned Swiss poster artist. Exquisite illustrations. It has the most wonderful animal pictures and I cannot understand why it is out of print. Give the young… Read More

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: 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 G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1939. Hardcover First Edition [1939], unstated in accordance with Putnam's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition [1939], unstated in accordance with Putnam's customary practice at the time of publication. Good+: Shows moderate use. The front free endpaper has been removed and the front hinge reglued with professional binder's adhesive. Moderate wear to the outside edges and some mild rubbing and very faint soiling to the panels. The Binding shows slight lean, but remains secure after the reglueing. The rear hinge shows just a hint of starting. The text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels (of course, the reason the front free endpaper was removed may well have been to remove a former owner's information). NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 6 x 1.3 inches). viii, 246 pages. Illustrated with duotone drawing and designs by Frank C. Pape and… Read More

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.

New York, NY William Morrow: Junior Books, 1995. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: Both book and DJ show only minute indications of use. Book shows the slightest lean, while the binding remains perfeclty secure; text clean. DJ shows a tiny indentation about halfway up the front hinge; else only the mildest rubbing; price unclipped. Overall, very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 60pp. Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. Pictorial Laminate Boards: Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY Crown Publishers, 1989. Hardcover First Edition (1989); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. First Edition (1989); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; the price is unclipped. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (10.3 x 8.3 x 0.35 inches). 32 pages. Decorated Endpapers. Language: English. Weight: 13.8 ounces. Hardback with DJ. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.