Foreman, Michael

The Saga of Erik the Viking. Pavilion, 1983, first edition, original cloth, dust-jacket, ownership signature; A Child's Garden of Verses. Gollancz, 1985, first edition thus, original boards, dust-jacket; Nicobobinus. Pavilion, 1985, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original cloth, dust-jacket; War Boy. Pavilion, 1989, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original cloth, dust-jacket; War Game. Pavilion, 1993, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original cloth, dust-jacket; After the War Was Over. Pavilion, 1995, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original cloth, dust-jacket; Billy the Kid. Pavilion, 2000, first edition, signed by both author (Michael Morpurgo) and illustrator, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket; Memories of Childhood. Pavilion, 2000, first edition, number 3057 of a limited edition signed by the artist and additionally signed and dated on the title-page, original boards, dust-jacket; together with 48 others (listed on www.sothebys.com); 8vo and 4to, occasional ownership signatures

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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In addition to the volumes listed above, the collection comprises:

Dinosaurs and all that Rubbish. Puffin. 1974, reprint, original wrappers

Monkey and the Three Wizards. Collins, 1976, first edition, original pictorial boards, worn and chipped

Fairy Tales. Pavilion, 1981, first edition, original cloth, dust-jacket

Moose. Puffin, 1981, reprint, original pictorial wrappers

Panda and the Odd Lion. Hamilton, 1981, first edition, original pictorial boards

Panda’s Puzzle. Hamilton, 1981, reprint, original pictorial boards

The Selfish Giant. Puffin, 1982, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

A Christmas Carol. Gollancz, 1983, first edition, original cloth, dust-jacket, ownership signature, spotting to top edge

The Good Book Guide to Children’s Books. Penguin, 1984, new edition, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature, label to upper wrapper

Dinosaurs and all that Rubbish. Puffin, 1985, reprint, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature

Ben’s Box. Hodder and Stoughton, 1986, first edition, original pictorial boards

Trick a Tracker. Macmillan, 1986, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

I’ll Take You to Mrs Cole! Macmillan, 1987, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Once Upon a Planet. Puffin, 1989, first edition, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature

Ben’s Baby. Red Fox, 1990, reprint, original pictorial wrappers

One World. Andersen, 1990, first edition, original pictorial boards

The Curse of the Vampire’s Socks… Puffin, 1990, first edition thus, original wrappers

World of Fairy Tales. Pavilion, 1990, first edition, original pictorial boards

Mother Goose. Walker Books, 1991, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original boards, dust-jacket

The Boy Who Sailed with Columbus. Pavilion, 1991, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original boards, dust-jacket

Spider the Horrible Cat, Puffin, 1994, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Grandfather’s Pencil and the Room of Stories. Red Fox, 1995, first edition thus, original pictorial boards

Peter’s Place. Andersen, 1995, first edition, original pictorial boards

Surprise! Surprise! Andersen Press, 1995, first edition, original pictorial boards

The Little Reindeer. Andersen, 1996, first edition, original pictorial boards

Look! Look! Andersen, 1997, first edition, original pictorial boards

 Chicken Licken. Andersen, 1998, first edition, original pictorial boards

Jack’s Big Race. Andersen, 1998, first edition, original pictorial boards

Mother Goose. Walker Books, 1998, reprint, original pictorial wrappers

Christmas Treasury. Pavilion, 1999, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

The Little Red Hen. Andersen, 1999, first edition, original pictorial boards

The Shining Princess. Andersen, 1999, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Rock-a-Doodle-Do! Andersen, 2000, first edition, original pictorial boards

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Pavilion Children’s Books, 2002, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Playtime Rhymes. Walker Books, 2002, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Hello World. Walker Books, 2003, first edition, original pictorial boards

Saving Sinbad! Red Fox, 2003, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Gentle Giant. Collins, 2004, first edition thus, signed by both author (Michael Morpurgo) and illustrator, original pictorial wrappers

Wonder Goal! Red Fox, 2002, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Can’t Catch Me! Andersen, 2005, first edition, original pictorial boards

The Wind in the Willows. Chrysalis, 2005, first edition thus, signed and dated by the illustrator, original pictorial wrappers

Norman’s Ark. Andersen Press, 2006, reprint, original pictorial wrappers

Fox Tale. Andersen Press, 2007, reprint, original pictorial wrappers

Say Hello. Walker Books, 2007, first edition, original pictorial boards, boards slightly soiled

Treasure Island. Pavilion, 2009, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original pictorial boards

A Child’s Garden. Walker Books, 2010, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

The Amazing Tale of Ali Pasha. Templar, 1913, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original cloth-backed pictorial boards

The Saga of Erik the Viking. Pavilion, 2013, first edition, signed and dated by the illustrator, original pictorial boards