Rosen, Michael

We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Walker Books, 1989, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "hello Eileen | Michael Rosen | was | here Oct 4 | 1996", original boards, dust-jacket, some spotting to dust-jacket, dust-jacket price-clipped; Quick, Let's Get Out of Here. Deutsch, 1983, first edition, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial boards, ownership signature, slight browning to boards; Don't Put Mustard in the Custard. Deutsch, 1985, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "hallo Eileen | Michael Rosen | was | here | June 3rd 1986", original pictorial boards, ownership signature; Smelly Jelly Smelly Fish. Walker Books, 1986, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "Michael Rosen was here | 23 Aug 89", original pictorial wrappers; Under the Bed. Walker Books, 1986, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "Michael Rosen | was | here | 23 Aug | '8 92", original pictorial wrappers; together with 21 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:

You Tell Me. Puffin, 1981, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers, loose leaves, ownership signature

You Can’t Catch Me. Puffin, 1982, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers

A Cat and Mouse Story. Hippo Books, 1984, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers

You Can’t Catch Me. Puffin, 1984, reprint, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature

When Did You Last Wash Your Feet? Deutsch, 1986, first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘Michael Rosen was here | 23 Aug ’89’, original pictorial boards

Rude Rhymes. Deutsch, 1989, reprint, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘hello Eileen | Michael Rosen | was | here’, original pictorial wrappers

The Hypnotiser. Lions, 1990, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘hello Eileen | Michael Rosen | was | here’, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature

Treasure Islands 2. BBC, 1993, first edition, original pictorial wrappers, ownership signature

Nuts about Nuts. Picture Lions, 1994, first edition thus, presentation copy inscribed by the author ‘hello Eileen | Michael Rosen | was | here’, original pictorial wrappers

Hairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes. Collins, 1995, reprint, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers

Smacking My Lips. Penguin, 1996, first edition thus, original pictorial wrappers

Songbird Story. Lincoln, 1997, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers

You Wait Till I’m Older Than You! Puffin, 1997, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers

Snore! Collins, 1998, first edition, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial boards

Arabian Frights and other Gories. Hippo, 1999, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers

Nuts About Nuts. Diamond Books, 1999, first edition thus, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial wrappers

Lovely Old Roly. Lincoln, 2002, reprint, signed and dated by the author, original pictorial boards

Michael Rosen’s Sad Book. Walker Books, 2004, first edition, original pictorial boards

Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Walker Books, 2004, first edition, original pictorial boards, dust-jacket

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt [pop-up]. Walker Books, 2006, first edition thus, original pictorial boards

Dear Mother Goose. Walker Books, 2008, first edition, original pictorial boards