Morpurgo, Michael

War Horse. Egmont, 2004, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers; Why the Whales Came. Magnet, 1987, reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("For | Eileen, | lots of love, | Michael Morpurgo"), original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature; Ghostly Haunts. Pavilion, 1994, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("23 May ’96 | For | Eileen, | with my love, | Michael Morpurgo"), original boards, dust-jacket; The Dancing Bear. Young Lions, 1994, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("For | Eileen, | my saddest story. | Love, | Michael Morpurgo"), original pictorial wrappers; Mum's the Word. Black, 1995, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("23rd May '96 | For | Eileen, | from the old goat donkey | who wrote it! | Love, | Michael Morpurgo"), original pictorial boards; The Butterfly Lion. Collins, 1996, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("For | Eileen | roaring hugs | from | Michael Morpurgo"), original pictorial wrappers; Farm Boy. Pavilion, 1997, first edition, signed and dated by the author and illustrator, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket; Sam's Duck. PictureLions, 1997, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers; Cockadoodle-doo, Mr Sultana! Scholastic, 1998, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("For Eileen, love, | Michael Morpurgo | 21 Aug 2002"), original pictorial wrappers; Robin of Sherwood. Hodder Children’s Books, 1998, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ("For | Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo | 21 Aug 2002") also signed and dated by the illustrator, original pictorial wrappers; together with 46 others (listed on www.sothebys.com); 8vo and 4to, occasional ownership signatures

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"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:

Friend or Foe. Magnet, 1988, reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Eileen, | lots of love, | Michael Morpurgo”), original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature

Mr Nobody’s Eyes. Mammoth, 1991, reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“23 May ’96 | For | Eileen, | with lots of love, | Michael Morpurgo”), original pictorial wrappers

The Wreck of the Zanzibar. Mammoth, 1995, reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Eileen, | with love from | the old wreck who | wrote it! | Michael Morpurgo”), original pictorial wrappers

The Rainbow Bear. Doubleday, 1999, first edition, signed by the author and illustrator, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Tom’s Sausage Lion. Corgi Yearling, 1999, reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“21 Aug 2002 | For Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo”), original pictorial wrappers

Black Queen. Young Corgi, 2000, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo | 21 Aug 2002”), original pictorial wrappers

Joan of Arc. Hodder Children’s Books, 2000, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo | 21 Aug 2002”), original pictorial wrappers, slight soiling to spine

The Silver Swan. Doubleday, 2000, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo | 21 Aug 2002”), original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

The Silver Swan. Picture Corgi, 2001, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo | 2002 | Aug 21”), original pictorial wrappers

The Last Wolf. Doubleday, 2002, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For | Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo | 21 Aug 2002”), original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

The Sleeping Sword. Egmont, 2002, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“21 Aug 2002 | For | Eileen, | love, | Michael Morpurgo”), original pictorial wrappers

Toro! Toro! Collins, 2002, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author (“For Eileen, love, | Michael Morpurgo | 21 Aug. 2002”), original pictorial wrappers

Toro! Toro! Harper Collins, 2002, reprint, original pictorial wrappers

Private Peaceful. Collins, 2003, first edition, signed by the author, original boards, dust-jacket

Cool! Collins / “World Book Day”, 2004, first edition thus, signed by the author, original pictorial wrappers (two copies)

Dolphin Boy. Andersen Press, 2004, first edition, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial boards

Little Albatross. Doubleday, 2004, first edition, signed and dated by the author and illustrator, original pictorial boards

The Best Christmas Present in the World. Egmont, 2004, first edition, signed and dated by the author and also signed by the illustrator, original boards, dust-jacket

I Believe in Unicorns. Walker Books, 2005, first edition, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. Collins, 2005, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Alone on a Wide Wide Sea. HarperCollins, 2006, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Singing for Mrs Pettigrew. Walker Books, 2006, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Three for Tea. Egmont, 2006, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Born to Run. HarperCollins, 2007, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

The Mozart Question. Walker Books, 2007, first edition thus, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Hansel and Gretel. Walker Books, 2008, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

The Birthday Book. Cape, 2008, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

This Morning I Met a Whale. Walker Books, 2008, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Running Wild. HarperCollins, 2009, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

The Best of Times. Egmont, 2009, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

The Kites are Flying! Walker Books, 2009, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

An Elephant in the Garden. The Book People, 2010, reprint, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Not Bad for a Bad Lad. Templar, 2010, first edition thus, signed and dated by the illustrastor, original pictorial wrappers

Running Wild. HarperCollins, 2010, original pictorial wrappers

Shadow. HarperCollins, 2010, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Little Manfred. HarperCollins, 2011, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

A Medal for Leroy. HarperCollins, 2012, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Homecoming. Walker Books, 2012, first edition thus, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Where My Wellies Take Me… Templar, 2012, first edition, original pictorial boards

Meeting Cézanne. Walker Books, 2013, first edition thus, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

Of Lions and Unicorns. HarperCollins, 2013, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

Pinocchio. HarperCollins, 2013, first edition, original cloth, dust-jacket

Only Remembered. Cape, 2014, first edition, original boards, dust-jacket

 Fergusson, M. A Biography of Michael Morpurgo. Harper Collins, 2013, reprint, original pictorial wrappers

Fox, Geoff. Dear Mr Morpingo. Wizard Books, 2004, first edition, original pictorial wrappers