MFLIBRA Antique Books - Rare Books with a Soul

Wind in the Willows

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The Travels of Babar

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Alice in Wonderland

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The Cat and the Fiddle or Tib, Tabby and Tom

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The Kitten Who Always Wanted to be Something Else

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Charles van Sandwyk

The fabulous world of the famous Canadian illustrator

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1918 First Edition-The Boy Who Knew What the Birds Said by Dugald Stewart Walker

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Author: Padraic Colum. Illustrated by Dugald Stewart Walker.Title: The Boy Who Knew What the Birds Said.Publisher: New York, The Macmillan Company,...

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1920 First Edition - Dulcibella and the Fairies illustrated by Hilda T. Miller

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Author: Alice M. Raiker. Illustrated by Hilda T. Miller.Title: The Story of Dulcibella and the Fairies.Publisher: London, C. W. Faulkner & Co. ...

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1890 Rare Book - The Fakenham Ghost by Robert Bloomfield Illustrated by Wimbush

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Author: Robert Bloomfield. Illustrated by J. L. Wimbush.Title: The Fakenham Ghost.Publisher: London, Wells Gardner, Darton, and Co., [c.1890s]. Fir...

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1865 Scarce First Edition - George Cruikshank's Fairy Library. Illustrated

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Author: George Cruikshank. Illustrated by George Cruikshank.Title: George Cruikshank's Fairy Library: Hop O’ My Thumb, Jack & the Bean-Stalk, C...

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1930 Rare First Edition - Moby Dick by Melville illustrated by Rockwell Kent

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Author: Herman Melville. Illustrated by Rockwell Kent.Title: Moby Dick, or The Whale.Publisher: New York, Random House, 1930. First one-volume i...

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1884 Rare Victorian Book - The Fairy Mythology by Thomas Keightley

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Author: Thomas Keightley.Title: The Fairy Mythology, Illustrative of the Romance and Superstition of Various Countries.Publisher: London, George Be...

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1943 First Edition, 6th printing - The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery

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Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Illustrated by the author.Title: The Little Prince.Publisher: New York, Reynal & Hitchcock, 1943. First Editi...

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1860 Gothic 1stED - Sir Rohan’s Ghost by Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford

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Author: Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford (published anonymously). Title: Sir Rohan’s Ghost. A Romance.Publisher: Boston, J. E. Tilton and Compan...

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1910 Scarce Book with original Box - Flower Children Illustrated by M.T. Ross

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Author: Elizabeth Gordon. Illustrated by M.T. Ross.Title: Flower Children: The Little Cousins of the Field and Garden.Publisher: Chicago, P.F. Voll...

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1993 Scarce First Edition- How to See Fairies by Charles van Sandwyk + Bookmark

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Author: Charles van Sandwyk.Title: How to See Fairies by Charles van Sandwyk.Language: Text in English.Publisher: North Vancouver, The Fairy Pr...

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1895 Rare Book - More Celtic Fairy Tales by J. Jacobs Illustrated by J.D. Batten

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Author: Selected and edited by Joseph Jacobs. Illustrated by John D. Batten.Title: More Celtic Fairy Tales.Publisher: London, David Nutt, 270–271 S...

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1962 Rare Signed Book - Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Maurice Sendak

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Author: Charlotte Zolotow. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak.Title: Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present.Publisher: New York and Evanston, Harper & Ro...

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1890 Rare Book - Christina Rossetti's Poems with Goblin Market, Illustrated

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Author: Christina G. Rossetti.Title: Poems.Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co., 1890. Language: Text in English.Size: 7 x 5 inches.Pages: xiv-450 ...

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1910 Rare Book - Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales Illustrated by Frank C. Papé

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Author: Hans Christian Andersen. Translated by W. Angeldorff. Edited, with an Introduction, by Walter Jerrold. Illustrated by Frank C. Papé.Title: ...

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1908 First Edition Illustrated by Rackham - Shakespeare Midsummer Night's Dream

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Author: William Shakespeare. Illustrated by Arthur Rackham.Title: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Publisher: London, William Heinemann; New York, Double...

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2023 Rare Signed First Edition - Will O' The Wisps by Charles van Sandwyk

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Author: Charles van Sandwyk.Title: Will O' The Wisps. Observed, Pictured & rhymed by C.V. Sandwyk, Esq.Language: Text in English.Publisher: Nor...

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1877 Rare Book - The Skeleton in Armor, Norse Warrior Adventures by Longfellow

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Author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Illustrated by L.S. Ipsen, E.A. Abbey, and Mary A. Hallock.Title: The Skeleton in Armor.Publisher: Boston, Jame...

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1870 Scarce Book - Sir Wilfred’s Seven Flights A Fairy Tale by Mme de Chatelain

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Author: Madame de Chatelain. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards.Title: Sir Wilfred’s Seven Flights. A Fairy Tale.Publisher: London, George Routledge...

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1847 Rare First Edition - The Silver Swan, A Fairy Tale by Clara de Chatelain

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Author: Madame de Chatelain. Illustrated by John Leech.Title: The Silver Swan. A Fairy Tale.Publisher: London, Grant and Griffith, successors to J....

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1931 Rare Book in a Riviere Binding - The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll

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Author: Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by Henry Holiday.Title: The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits.Publisher: London, Macmillan and Co., L...

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2008 Signed Limited First Edition - Wind in the Willows by Charles van Sandwyk

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Author: Kenneth Grahame. Illustrated by Charles van Sandwyk. Title: The Wind in the Willows.Publisher: London, The Folio Society, 2008. First Editi...

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1909 Rare Miniature Edition - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

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Author: Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by John Tenniel.Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.Publisher: London, Macmillan & Co. Limited, 1909. E...

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1910 Rare Book - Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 20, The Enchanted Waterfall

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Author: Kate James. Illustrated by T. Hasegawa.Title: The Enchanted Waterfall (Japanese Fairy Tale Series No. 20).Publisher: Tokyo, T. Hasegawa, no...

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1910 Rare Book - Mopsa the Fairy by Jean Ingelow, Illustrated by Maria L. Kirk

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Author: Jean Ingelow. Illustrated by Maria L. Kirk.Title: Mopsa the FairyPublisher: Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1910. First Edition Illu...

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2 months ago

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I’ve purchased several books from MFLIBRA. The quality and beauty of the books are amazing. Each book has a protective cover, arrives beautifully wrapped with a thoughtful ‘thank you’ card, that’s as beautiful as the books. The books ship promptly, arrive without any problems. Pictures just do not do them justice. I’d purchase the entire bookstore if I had the funds,knowing the quality and beauty of these books are unmatched.

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Deborah R

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I live in North Florida. I bought a 1944 edition of The Yearling with illustrations by N.C. Wyeth. When it arrived I felt like I was the luckiest person alive. The book has a lovely patina of age but is in great condition, and of course those Wyeth illustrations add quite an aura to what is already a legendary Old Florida novel. Right now it’s on the coffee table but eventually it will be snug in the classic Florida section of my bookshelves. Thank you for enabling my addiction 🤣🤣

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Great Books and great service. I have purchased several antiquarian and First Editions books from MFLIBRA and am always very pleased with the quality of the books, the exceptional mylar protective coverings, the speedy delivery and the willingness to keep their clients abreast of books they may be interested in and new books in inventory. I wait anxiously weekly to see what's new at MFLIBRA. Update: I continue to be very pleased with all my book purchases from MFLIBRA. Just purchased my latest of over 15 books I have purchased from MFLIBRA, and can't speak highly enough about the service and the exact representation of the quality of the books. Always finely wrapped and ready to display. They have become my favourite book dealer for my growing collection. Update: I keep updating my review because I keep purchasing. I can't get enough of this shop. Every book I buy is review worthy. MFLIBRA has become my go-to for my growing collection of important editions.

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MFLIBRA Antique Books has a great selection of books and they always arrive beautifully packaged with a thoughtful thank you card. Highly recommend.

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From the presentation of the book on your website, to the ease of selection and placing my order; and onto the packaging & delivery - the extra care and superior services are second to none. The folks at MFLIBRA bring genuinely fantastic literary editions at very fair prices to market. I enjoy browsing and purchasing with these great folks. Alan Benoit

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Super fast delivery and the book is just as described! Maybe even better :)

Dina C

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My 1870 Polyglot Bible arrived quickly and was carefully well-packaged! The antique Bible’s condition is impressive!

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I am a collector of 18th and 19th century volumes. I often see books in MFLIBRA's daily emails which are representative of many books but in some of the best conditions you will find them and at price points that are more than just competitive. Also, the presentation of the books in the aforementioned emails is not less than startling with usually every major illustration shown in color, and typical textual page conditions visually established for the buyer. Once you see how MFLIBRA presents their books visually and their written explanations you might wonder why no other book dealer takes anywheres near the amount of pictures of their wares to share. I guess one rationale that comes to my mind is: No other dealer has such books that are going to stand up to such viewing. High point of my day is when I see many new MFLIBRA offerings. If only I was fast enough to beat so many other customers to the draw!

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I recently purchased the book “Les Parfums de la jeune fille chrétienne” (The Perfumes of the Christian Girl) from MFLIBRA and I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. The book arrived in excellent condition and the exquisite red full morocco leather binding is truly a sight to behold. I have purchased several books from MFLibra in the past and I am always pleased with the quality of their products and their exceptional customer service. I highly recommend MFLIBRA to anyone looking for rare and beautiful books. Thank you for another wonderful shopping experience! 😊

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Wind in the Willows

Midsummer Night's Dream

The Travels of Babar

Alice in Wonderland

The Cat and the Fiddle or Tib, Tabby and Tom

Pitschi

Charles van Sandwyk

Under the Window

Andersen's Fairy Tales

Peter Pan & Wendy

Benjamin Bunny

Mopsa the Fairy

Japanese Fairy Tale

New Arrivals

This Week Favorite - Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present

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