ARDIZZONE, Edward (1900-1979)

Fordham, Hallam [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children]. William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

(Book #ID 117585)

Published by Saturn Press, 128 Baker Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed paper covered boards. 18mo. 5½'' x 4½''. Contains 473 quotations with 16 colour lithographs throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone pencil note. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fox, Paula [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117467)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 866 Third Avenue, New York, USA First Edition 1967. 1967.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original lemon cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back, vignette to the front board, lemon lining papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 58 pp with monochrome illustrations in line throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with tanning of the paper down the spine and to the cover edges, not price clipped, $2.95. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Edward Ardizzone | January 1967.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sendak, Maurice (June 10, 1928 - May 8, 2012) [Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979)].

(Book #ID 117439)

Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., 9 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London First UK Edition 1967. 1967.

First UK edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper-covered boards, vibrant colour illustrated lining papers. Oblong quarto. 9¼'' x 10''. A little darkening of the white paper to the spine ends. Very Good condition book in torn and professionally repaired dust wrapper with age darkening of the white paper across the top and bottom edges, not price clipped, 18s. Triple signed to the verso of front free end paper, being nicely SIGNED with blue fountain ink by Sendak in 1967 with a small drawing of a dog 'With very best wishes Maurice Sendak', below which is inscribed by Edward Ardizzone 'Maurice Sendak sent me this after reading 'The Little Girl and the Tiny Doll'! This was written and illustrated by Edward and Aingelda Ardizzone (Edward Ardizzone's daughter-in-law), SIGNED by 'Aingelda Ardizzone.' From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Taylor, Judy [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117447)

Published by David R. Godine, Boston First U.S. Edition 2002. 2002.

First U.S. edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards, colour illustrated lining papers. Landscape 6¼'' x 9''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ardizzone, Aingelda [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117542)

Published by Longman Young Books | A Division of Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex First Edition 1973. 1973.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. Landscape. 7¼'' x 9½''. Contains [32pp] with splendid colour-wash illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with two internally repaired tears to the spine and front fore edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone, SIGNED by him and the author (Edward Ardizzone's daughter-in-law | married to Philip, the Ardizzone's second child) to the front free end paper 'Aingelda Ardizzone' and 'Edward Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kenward, James [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117530)

Published by Cambridge at the University Press First Edition 1955. 1955.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original illustrated cream paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 142 pp with monochrome line illustrations throughout. Foxing to the end papers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reeves, James (1909-1978) [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117465)

Published by E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 300 Park Avenue South, New York First U.S. Edition 1960. 1960.

First U.S. edition hard back binding in publisher's original light blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered spine and front board. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 74 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun fading down the spine. Very Good condition book in Very good condition dust wrapper with small nicks to the edges, not price clipped, $2.50. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reeves, James (1909-1978) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117589)

Published by Heinemann Educational Books Ltd., 15 Queen Street, Mayfair, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 48 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun darkened, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him 'Edward Ardizzone' and the author 'James Reeves' to the half-title page. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reeves, James (1909-1978) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117541)

Published by Chatto & Windus Ltd, 42 William IV Street, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original glazed colour illustrated paper covered boards. Landscape. 7¼'' x 9½''. Contains [32pp] with splendid colour-wash and monochrome line illustrations throughout. In very near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Edward Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Taylor, Judy [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117448)

Published by John Murray, 50 Albemarle Street, London First Edition 2000. 2000.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. Landscape 6¼'' x 9''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome and colour illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by Aingelda Ardizzone (Edward Ardizzone's daughter-in-law) to the front free end paper 'Aingelda Ardizzone' and SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Judy Taylor.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reeves, James (1909-1978) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117594)

Published by Faber and Faber, 74-77 Great Russell Street, London 2009. 2009.

Publisher's original simply illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Contains 271 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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De La Mare, Walter [1873-1956] Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone [1900-1979]

(Book #ID 24865)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London First Thus Edition 1988. 1988.

Mass market paperback. Monochrome illustrations. In near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ardizzone, Edward [1900-1979]

(Book #ID 25857)

Published by Phillips, Son & Neale, London December 1st 1980. 1980.

Publisher's original stapled blue card covers. 8vo 9½'' x 7¼'' 24 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Thackeray, William Makepeace (Michael Angelo Titmarsh 1811-1863) [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117466)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd., 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First Edition Thus 1948. 1948.

First Edward Ardizzone illustrated edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains colour title page, 128 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing of the paper to the spine ends and corner, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ardizzone, Aingelda [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117555)

Published by Constable Young Books Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, Leicester Square, London First Edition 1966. 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. Quarto. 9½'' x 7½''. Contains 48 pp with single-tone colour-wash illustrations throughout. Just a little age darkening to the page edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone, SIGNED by him and the author (Edward Ardizzone's daughter-in-law | married to Philip, the Ardizzone's second child) to the front free end paper 'Aingelda Ardizzone' and 'Edward Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ardizzone, Edward [Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117554)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, Leicester Square, London First Edition Thus 1962. 1962.

First Constable edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covered boards. Quarto. 10¼'' x 7¾''. Contains [32pp] with monochrome and colour-wash illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Edward Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Greene, Graham (1904-1991) [Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children]. With a New Introduction by the Author.

(Book #ID 117446)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd., 15-16 Queen Street, Mayfair, London | The Bodley Head Ltd., 9 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition Thus 1971. 1971.

First Collected edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Contains (xii), 247 pp. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading of the series number 7 to the spine, not price clipped, £1.75 | 35s. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by the author to him to the front free end paper 'For Ted, Page xi may recall a bizarre episode in our lives! Affectionately Graham.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cecil, Henry [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children]. Revised and Edited by His Honour Edgar Dennis Smith

(Book #ID 117526)

Published by Barry Rose Law Publishers, Little London, Chichester, West Sussex Third Edition 1982. 1982.

Third edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. Contains 204 pp with monochrome line illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browning. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Fordham, Hallam [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children]. William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

(Book #ID 117586)

Published by Saturn Press, 128 Baker Street, London First Edition 1947. 1947.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed paper covered boards. 18mo. 5½'' x 4½''. Should have 473 quotations, however these cease at number 51 and just contain the correct 16 colour lithographs with the remaining (what should be text pages) being blank. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and 'Proof' in red ink to the front free end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reeves, James (1909-1978) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117595)

Published by Egmont Books Ltd., 239 Kensington High Street, London 2001. 2001.

First Egmont edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Full printer's code 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains 271 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by the Aingelda Ardizzone (Edward Ardizzone's daughter-in-law | married to Philip, the Ardizzone's second child) to the title page 'Gelda' with her name and address label above. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reeves, James (1909-1978) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117596)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex | Puffin Story Books Series First Penguin Edition 1987. 1987.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Contains 195 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Tanning to the text block and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stuart, Vincent [Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone, Lynton Lamb, Audrey Wynne Hatfield]

(Book #ID 48913)

Published by Castle Press Ltd., 50 Old Brompton Road, London First Edition 1950. London 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original grey paper covers. 8vo. 9½'' x 7''. Contains 82 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition Leslie Hurry illustrated dust wrapper with small piece of paper missing to the bottom edge of the lower cover, spine colours not faded, not price clipped 10s 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stevenson, Robert Louis [1850-1894] Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone [1900-1979]

(Book #ID 105753)

Published by The Folio Society, 202 Great Suffolk Street, London First Folio Edition 1967. 1967.

First Folio Society edition hard back binding in publisher's original pea green cloth covered boards, blocked in black to front and back, gilt back, terracotta top edge and end sheets. 8vo. 9'' x 5½''. Contains 136 pp with monochrome drawings throughout by Edward Ardizzone. Hint of sun fading down the spine. Near Fine condition book in Fine condition slip case. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Reeves, James (1909-1978) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117593)

Published by Faber and Faber, 74-77 Great Russell Street, London 2009. 2009.

Publisher's original simply illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Contains 271 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kaeser, H. J. [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117469)

Published by Oxford University Press | Humphrey Milford, Oxford & London First Edition 1939. 1939.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original aqua blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 192 pp with seven full-page colour illustrations and many black and white line drawings by Ardizzone. Ink name to the front free end paper 'Patrick Hinton', rubbing to the spine edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Brand, Christianna [Christianna Brand (17 December 1907 - 11 March 1988) She was the cousin of the illustrator Edward Ardizzone]. Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117442)

Published by Brockhampton Press Ltd., Market Place, Leicester First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark green cloth with elaborate gilt design of Nurse Matilda and gilt lettering to the front cover and the spine, scarlet lining papers, page marker, page edges dyed red. 12mo. 6¼'' x 4¼''. Contains 128 pp with numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a little sun fading of the colours down the spine, small rubs to the tips, not price clipped, 12/6. Dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the half-title page 'Edward Ardizzone' below which is an ink message SIGNED by the author 'Christianna Brand + Nurse Matilda signed this for all the children with love.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sheridan Le Fanu, J. [Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 - 7 February 1873), popularly known as J. S. Le Fanu, was an Irish writer of Gothic literature, mystery novels, and horror fiction]. Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117591)

Published by Faber and Faber, 74-77 Great Russell Street, London 2009. 2009.

Publisher's original card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 382 pp with monochrome illustrations photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ardizzone, Aingelda [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117597)

Published by Penguin Books Ltd., Harmondsworth, Middlesex | Puffin Story Books Series First Penguin Edition 1979. 1979.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7¾'' x 5''. Contains 54 + vi pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Tanning to the text block and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by the author to the front free end paper 'Aingelda Ardizzone' Edward Ardizzone's daughter-in-law | married to Philip, the Ardizzone's second child. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Greene, Graham (1904-1991) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117613)

Published by Red Fox Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition Thus 2015. 2015.

First Red Fox larger edition format in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). Landscape 9½'' x 11½''. Contains 48 pp with monochrome and colour-wash illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mitchison, Naomi [Drawings by Edward Ardizzone 1900-1979]

(Book #ID 60792)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1960. London 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine and silver illustration to the upper panel. 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. A little wear to the lower edges and corners, ghosting to the end papers and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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White, Gabriel [Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children].

(Book #ID 117462)

Published by The Bodley Head Ltd., 9 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, copper lining papers. Quarto. 10'' x 8''. Contains 192 pp with 253 monochrome and 11 colour-wash illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with minor rubbing to the top spine corners, not price clipped. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone SIGNED by Catherine (née Anderson) Ardizzone to the front free end paper 'To Gelda (married to Philip, the Ardizzone's second child) Christmas 1979, with love from Catherine Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Greene, Graham (1904-1991) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117612)

Published by Red Fox Random House, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition Thus 2015. 2015.

First Red Fox larger edition format in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). Landscape 9½'' x 11½''. Contains 48 pp with monochrome and colour-wash illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sheridan Le Fanu, J. [Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (28 August 1814 - 7 February 1873), popularly known as J. S. Le Fanu, was an Irish writer of Gothic literature, mystery novels, and horror fiction]. Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117440)

Published by Peter Davies Ltd., 30 Henrietta Street, London First Edition Thus 1929. 1929.

First Ardizzone illustrated edition hard back binding in publisher's original cerise cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 8¼'' x 5½''. The title is an allusion to 1 Corinthians 13:12, a Biblical passage which describes humanity as perceiving the world "through a glass, darkly". Edward Ardizzone's first illustrated book. Contains (vii), 382 pp with numerous monochrome illustrations throughout. Sun fading down the spine, surface marks to the rear board and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. From the private library estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Edward Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Symonds, John (12 March 1914 - 21 October 2006) Illustrated by Edward Jeffrey Irving Ardizzone, CBE RA (16 October 1900 - 8 November 1979), who sometimes signed his work "DIZ", was a British painter, printmaker and war artist, and the author and illustrator of books, many of them for children.

(Book #ID 117441)

Published by The Bodley Head, 10 Earlham Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated paper covered boards. 8vo. 8'' x 6¼''. Contains 35 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Small bump to the top of the spine, fox spotting to the end papers. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tear to the top rear cover, rubbing to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 7s 6d. Dust wrapper protected. From the private library and estate of Edward Ardizzone and SIGNED by him to the front free end paper 'Edward Ardizzone.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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