Authors starting with V from Aleph-Bet Books, Inc.

1880. 2. FAIRY TALES. EASTERN TALES compiled by Mrs. Valentine. Lond: Fred. Warne nd ca 1880. Thick 8vo, gilt pict. cl., 540p., VG+ bright copy. Fourteen fairy tales from India, Bagdad and other eastern areas, with a profusion of full and partial page engravings, printed by the DALZIELS. Not in Osborne. ... more information

1918. 1. VOLLAND. MYSELF AND I by Helen Van Valkenburgh. Chicago: Volland (1918). 8vo, pictorial boards, FINE IN PUBLISHER'S BOX. 1st edition of this Volland Sunny book, beautifully illustrated in color by Maginel Wright Enright (Frank Lloyd Wright's sister). Rare. ... more information

1918. 1. VOLLAND. MYSELF AND I by Helen Van Valkenburgh. Chic.: Volland (1918). 8vo, pictorial boards, fine in original box (flaps repaired). 1st edition of this Volland Sunny book, beautifully illustrated in color by Maginel Wright Enright (Frank Lloyd Wright's sister). Rare. ... more information

1991. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. THE WRETCHED STONE. Bost:HM 1991. 4to, new in dustwrapper. First edition, SIGNED AND DATED 1991 BY VAN ALLSBURG. Haunting color illustrations by Van Allsburg and a strange story. ... more information

1992. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. THE WIDOW'S BROOM. Bost: HM 1992. Narrow folio, cl. backed boards, as new in dw. 1st ed. SIGNED BY VAN ALLSBURG. Fabulous full page illustrations. ... more information

1993. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. THE SWEETEST FIG. Bost.: HM 1993. 4to, cl. backed boards, as new in dw. 1st ed. Illus. in color, SIGNED BY VAN ALLSBURG. ... more information

1991. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. THE WRETCHED STONE. Bost:HM 1991. 4to, fine in dw. 1st ed. Haunting color illustrations by Van Allsburg and a strange story. ... more information

1988. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. TWO BAD ANTS. Bost:HM 1988 (1988). 4to, cloth, As new in dw. 1st ed. A story with a moral, featuring wonderful color illus. by Van Allsburg. ... more information

1981. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. JUMANJI. Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1981 (1981). Oblong 4to, cloth, Fine in fine dust wrapper. 1st edition, 1st printing. CALDECOTT AWARD WINNER. Hauntingly and magnificently illustrated in Van Allsburg's unique, detailed style to accompany a story written by him as well. ... more information

1979. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. GARDEN OF ABDUL GASAZI written and illustrated by Van Allsburg. Bost:HM 1979. Large obl. 4to, cloth, Fine in very slightly soiled dw. First edition of VAN ALLSBURG'S FIRST BOOK. This is a strange tale, illustrated with fascinating and unusual full page illustrations. Very scarce, and a nice copy. ... more information

1979. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. GARDEN OF ABDUL GASAZI written and illustrated by Van Allsburg. Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1979. Large oblong 4to (12 1/4 x 10"), cloth, Fine in price clipped dust wrapper that is faryed at spine ends and with closed tear on back panel. First edition of VAN ALLSBURG'S FIRST BOOK. This is a strange tale about a young boy named Alan who, while trying to find his dog Fritz, encounters Abdul the magician. Illustrated with fascinating and unusual full page illustrations. ... more information

1990. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. JUST A DREAM. Bost.:HM 1990. 4to, cloth, NEW IN DW. 1st ed. SIGNED AND DATED 1990 BY VAN ALLSBURG. Wonderful, surreal color illus. by Van Allsburg. ... more information

1981. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. JUMANJI. Bost:HM 1981 (1981). Obl 4to, cloth, Fine in dw with closed tear on spine. 1st ed. CALDECOTT AWARD WINNER. Hauntingly and magnificently illustrated in Van Allsburg's unique, detailed style to accompany a story written by him as well. Very scarce and a beautiful copy. ... more information

1979. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. GARDEN OF ABDUL GASAZI written and illustrated by Van Allsburg. Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1979. Large oblong 4to (12 1/4 x 9 7/8"), cloth, As New in dust wrapper (dw also as new, no award sticker, not price clipped). First edition, first printing of VAN ALLSBURG'S FIRST BOOK (code 1-10). This is an eerie story about a young boy named Alan's encounter with Gasazi, a magician who turned Frtiz the dog into a duck. The illustrations are brilliant works of art. This... more information

1987. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. Z WAS ZAPPED. Bost:HM 1987, 4to, silver dec. cloth, New in dw. An innovative ABC book with striking illus. on each page that must be seen to be appreciated. ... more information

1982. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. BEN'S DREAM. Bost: Houghton Mifflin 1982 (1982). 4to (9 x 10 1/4"), cloth, As new in dust wrapper. 1st edition, 1st printing (1-0 number code). In his dream, Ben's house becomes a boat that floats around the world visiting the great monuments about which he was supposed to be studying. This is his third book with minimal text and detailed black and whites on every page. ... more information

1984. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK. Bost:HM 1984 (1984). 4to, cloth, AS NEW IN DUSTWRAPPER. 1st ed. REVIEW COPY WITH SLIP LAID IN. Minimal text with the most haunting and wonderful full page illustrations on every other page by the talented Van Allsburg. ... more information

1990. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. JUST A DREAM. Bost.:HM 1990. 4to, cloth, fine in dw. 1st ed. Wonderful, surreal color illus. by Van Allsburg. ... more information

1984. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK. Bost:HM 1984 (1984). 4to, cloth, Fine in dw. 1st ed. Minimal text with the most haunting and wonderful full page illustrations on every other page by the talented Van Allsburg. ... more information

1981. 1. VAN ALLSBURG,CHRIS. JUMANJI. Boston: Houghton Mifflin 1981 (1981). Oblong 4to (11 1/4 x 10"), cloth, Fine in dust wrapper with tiny chip off back panel (no award seal, not price clipped). 1st edition, 1st printing (1-10 code). CALDECOTT AWARD WINNER. Hauntingly and magnificently illustrated in Van Allsburg's unique, detailed style to accompany a story written by him as well. ... more information