Munro leaf signed books

Munro leaf was born in hamilton, maryland on december 4, 1905, and grew up in washington, d. See all books authored by munro leaf, including the story of ferdinand, and how to behave and why, and more on. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to. The story of ferdinand munro leaf first edition signed. How to behave and why by munro leaf, hardcover barnes.

Early printing of munro leafs beloved childrens classic. Munro leaf wee gillis signed 1st edition 1938 ebay. Munro leaf rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Featured books rare books and first editions bauman rare. The story of ferdinand munro leaf early printing signed. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.

Although leaf is best remembered as an author of childrens books, much of his life. Munro leaf, author and illustrator of dozens of childrens books, is best remembered for his signature character, ferdinand, the spanish bull who preferred smelling flowers to fighting in a ring in spain. Noodle signed by munro leaf signed first edition 1937 from. First edition of munro leafs beloved childrens classic.

Early printing of munro leaf s beloved childrens classic. The story of ferdinand muno leaf flatsigned early edition. Inscribed by munro leaf on the halftitle with 2 accompanying sketchesdoodles. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Children have adored the story of ferdinand ever since the book was published early childrens books and their illustrations. Missing dust jacket, soiling and foxing to spine, boards, edges are worn, internally clean.

Munro leaf bauman rare books first editions, signed. This first edition, signed by munro leaf is available at bauman rare books. Munro leaf has 39 books on goodreads with 117373 ratings. For shirley with all the best from munro leaf and with a drawing of ferdinands head. Signed by munro leafplease note that this lot has a reserve. Limited first edition, one of 525 copies signed by the author and. Munro leaf papers, 19181986 university of pennsylvania. Madeline was named a caldecott honor book, and the first of its five sequels, madelines rescue, won the caldecott medal and was a new york times outstanding book of the year. What a great lesson written within the pages of gordon the goat. To date, his books have sold over half a million copies. History can be fun by leaf, munro and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Octavo, original half tan cloth, illustrated endpapers. Munro leaf, author and illustrator of dozens of childrens books, is best remembered for his signature character, ferdinand, the spanish bull who preferr. Gordon the goat by munro leaf, first edition abebooks.

First edition, eleventh printing 5th or later printing. The story of ferdinand by munro leaf 1936, hardcover for. A picture book with a pointgood grammar without nagging. Rare first edition of one of the most popular and enduring childrens books ever written, inscribed by the author.

Newsclipping tipped in to verso of front free endpaper, and bookseller ticket to rear free endpaper. Its the tale of a peaceful yet rebellious bull that would rather enjoy the flowers in his meadow than fight in an arena. A well used but complete copy, lacking the dust jacket. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

For bobby kenaston, with all the best wishes of the watchbird and munro. Spots of discoloration to the binding, with some staining to a bottom corner of the rear board. The book is a mess, but it is a first ed, signed by author munro leaf. Munro leaf books list of books by author munro leaf. Translated into over 60 languages, munro leaf s classic became a number one bestseller in 1938 and has never gone out. A number of pages have been taped especially at the bottom providing very durable. The story of ferdinandby munro leafwith illustrations by robert lawson eighth printing signed by munro leaf new york.

A lovely copy to boot of the september 1938 1st trade edition. Publishers decorated pink paper over beige cloth spine lettered in pink. Signed on halftitle by munro leaf and ella griffin. Childrens books rare books and first editions bauman. Reprint edition of munro leaf s manners can be fun, signed with drawings by the author and illustrator, munro leaf, on the verso of the front endpaper. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Description and date of item, box and folder number, munro leaf papers.

Buy the story of ferdinand by munro leaf online at alibris. For howard stewart with all the best from ferdinand and munro leaf, with an original drawing of ferdinand also by leaf. Limited first edition, one of 525 copies signed by the author and the illustrator. The story of ferdinand by munro leaf, wee gillis by munro leaf, how to behave and why by munro leaf, manners can be fun by mun. The madeline books rank among the most honored childrens books series. Slim octavo, original burlapcovered boards, original paper labels. Originally intended for the very young, but with meaning for us all, how to behave and why is a true classic, charmingly illustrated with childlike drawings, and with a timeless message. First published in 1946, munro leaf s how to behave and why gives touchingly sincere yet gently funny lessons in honesty, fairness, strength, and wisdom. Munro leaf is best known for the story of ferdinand, first published in 1936 and a best seller ever since. Wee gillis by munro leaf, robert lawson, hardcover barnes.

The story of ferdinand inscribed by monroe leaf with a drawing. Buy manners can be fun by munro leaf online at alibris. Munro leaf s most popular book is the story of ferdinand. Composed in less than an hour one sunday afternoon in 1935, the book sparked controversy. Dont forget to check out other great deals in our ebay storetrack page views withauctivas free counter. Spots of discoloration to the binding, with some staining to a.

He is best known for the story of ferdinand 1936, a childrens classic which he wrote on a yellow legallength pad in less than an hour. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Wilbur munro leaf is best known for his beloved book, the story of ferdinand. Bemelmans died in 1962, after completing madelines christmas. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Robert lawson 18921957 was an american author and illustrator of childrens books.

Munro leaf december 4, 1905 december 21, 1976 was an american author of childrens literature who wrote and illustrated nearly 40 books during his 40year career. Labeled as subversive, it stirred an international controversy. The simple, delightful leaf story about a spanish bull who prefers the fragrance of flowers to the roar of the bullring is lovingly illustrated by robert lawson. Stokes company date published 1937 bookseller catalogs signed books. Includes a signed note from munro leaf identifying them as original drawings.