Illustrationpainting by susan wheeler from her holly pond hill book. Royal doulton bunnykins 3piece childrens set is not available for sale online. In fact all altemus the tale of peter rabbit books have this date at the bottom. Louise irvines most popular book is royal doulton figurines. The stuffed rabbit is overlooked by the boy whom he is given, the boy preferring to play with more mechanical and sophisticated toys than the simple stuffed rabbit. Bunnykins figurines and tabelware are produced by royal doulton and the first bunnykins designs appeared on a a range of ceramic nurseryware in 1934, from drawings by sister barbara vernon. Bunnykins, limited edition group chocs away bunnykins. The chinaware line originated with artwork by sister mary barbara bailey nee barbara vernon bailey, the daughter of cuthbert bailey, general manager of doulton during the 1930s. With so many collectors of doultons famous bunnykins nursery ware out there, it is hardly a surprise that it reamins a popular line to this day. An example of an early penandwatercolour illustration by barbara vernon 1930. Vintage 1970s royal doulton bunnykins figural, bookshaped coin bank. Thus it is rather clear where the mistakes come from. The velveteen rabbit, or how toys become real, is the story of a toy rabbit who wants to become real through the love of his owner.
Collecting velveteen rabbit by williams, margery first. Released by hyperion books in 2004, knuffle bunny won the 2005 caldecott honor. Barbara vernon bailey was the daughter of cuthbert bailey, managing director of royal doulton. Barbara vernon bailey, an english nun whose whimsical watercolors inspired royal doultons enduring line of bunnykins nursery dishes and. With easter just around the corner, id like to share a selection of work that ive discovered and rediscovered while putting together my latest class, bunnies in books an easter illustration celebration. Royal doulton bunnykins bunnys galore australia recent. Galbraith is the author of many playful and poetic picture books, including boo, bunny. Altogether, the knuffle bunny series has sold more than 750,000 copies. Vintage royal doulton bunnykins baby plate signed barbara. Royal doulton introduced the bunnykins figurines in 1939 with six original bunnykins figurines designed by charles noke based on illustrations by sister mary barbara bailey. Praise for the story of arthur truluv for several days after finishing the story of arthur truluv, i felt lifted by it, and i found myself telling friends, also feeling overwhelmed by 2017, about the book. For the current royal doulton bunnykins in stock, click here. Bunnykins china was used by princess elizabeth and princess margaret and thus became a popular present given as christening and birthday gifts in middleclass english homes. Books by louise irvine author of royal doulton figurines.
The following is a complete list of the royal doulton bunnykins available. Bunnykins history bunnykins began as a range of nurseryware from royal doulton in 1934. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. In 1980, four picture books, spring story, summer story, autumn story. Royal doulton bunnykins figurines collectors price guide. Mugs with a story and pottery with a pedigree, royal doulton said in its sales pitch.
The tale of peter rabbit appeared initially in the six book wee books for wee folks series. Buy royal doulton bunnykins collectors book 2nd revised edition by irvine, louise isbn. Newmarket the rialto centre, 163 broadway, newmarket, auckland. Dressed and modelled to celebrate and commemorate special occasions, regions and countries, professions, seasons, musicians, sports, and royalty, they really are a collectors delight. Woodman by darcy pattison and cubs big world by sarah l. The chinaware line originated with artwork by sister mary barbara bailey nee barbara vernon bailey, the daughter of cuthbert bailey. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Mr and mrs bunnykins items were first released during the 1930s. More information about this seller contact this seller 2.
Here is a list of books published in the same year. Good, unmarked book with wear to corners of paper covered boards, scuffing to pastedown illustration on front board, slight sunning to spine and edges of rear board, light wear to cloth at head and foot of spine, and ghost of price sticker on second fly leaf. Books published the same year as the velveteen rabbit. This item may be discontinued or not carried in your nearest store. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Royal doulton bunnykins figurines collectors price guide by jenny kendal, 9780956081605, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Paintress bunnykins db465 2008 mr bunnykins autumn days db5 1972 the artist bunnykins db 1975. Bunnykins fans hop to it when it comes to collecting the. Louise irvine has 23 books on goodreads with 37 ratings. Barbaras father cuthbert bailey was doultons managing director at the time and he took the drawings and created a series of nurseryware based on the bunnykins characters. A picnic for bunnykins by philippa pearce goodreads. The bunnykins children help around the house but, after cleaning. The story spawned an animated short and a musical, as well as two sequels.
Here you can see a picture of the various backstamps used on bunnykins over the years. See more ideas about royal doulton, vernon and my three sons. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. Joe cepeda is the illustrator of many vibrant and popular picture books, including the journey of oliver k. Royal doulton bunnykins mug and bowl we still have a mug and a bowl left. On the earliest bunnykins pieces, the artist would often sign barbara vernon and it is these pieces. Royal doulton, beswick, royal albert figures and tableware 2nd second revised edition by salmon, pinchin, salmon, francis published by francis joseph publications 1998 2nd revised edition by pinchin salmon isbn.
Since the original family of six royal doulton bunnykins figurines released in 1939, there have been around 400 different bunnykins figurines produced. See more ideas about childrens books, vintage childrens books and vintage books. Buy bunnykins barbara vernon and get the best deals. Bunnykins drawings by walter were published in the story book picnic for. Bunnykins are among the oldest figurines that are still made and are so popular that theyve gone from simple bunnykins to celebrity bunnykins and, obviously, considering the book in my hand. Royal doulton bunnykins barbara vernon in royal doulton china. Bunnykins began as a range of nurseryware from royal doulton in 1934.
Bunnykins was originally designed by sister mary barbara vernon, and her name is seen on wares up until the mid 1950s. Thus a 1915 tale of peter rabbit book, for example, has the 1904 date at the bottom just like the 1904 first. Walter hayward, rather than use a facsimilie signature used a mouse to indicate his designs. Among the rabbits who hopped off the nursery ware was barbara vernons father, cuthbert bailey, who became mr bunnykins autumn days db5. Unfollow bunnykins barbara vernon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The bunnykins range which depicted a family of rabbits gardening, bathing. Mary barbara bailey crl was an english roman catholic nun who illustrated the original bunnykins tableware series. Bunnykins by royal doulton abebooks shop for books. As a child she sketched drawings of the countryside and animals, in particular rabbits. Barbara vernon bailey joined the augustine canonnesses of the. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged.
All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from winnipeg, manitoba. Make offer royal doulton bunnykins barbara vernon conducting the orchestra royal doulton bunnykins going shopping barbara vernon plate 190cm 7. A case of mistaken identity, and knuffle bunny free. Unbeknownst to the public, mary barbara bailey was not a professional illustrator. Bunnykins my first stories by endersby frank brown janet. A cautionary tale canuffle is a childrens picture book by mo willems.
Please call your local store to check instore availability before heading there. The royal doulton band pay a special musical tribute to the anniversary edition of a bunnykins oompah band in the march of the bunnykins. Dating royal doulton bunnykins royal doulton guide. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Unfollow royal doulton bunnykins barbara vernon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Royal doulton bunnykins tableware and figurines are popular ceramic designs manufactured as nursery dishes and collectible figurines. Vintage 1950s bunnykins christmas 7 12 1954 1958 barbara vernon marked. The series protagonist, trixie, is named after willems reallife child. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. The line has inspired books and a collectors club cottontales that. This delightful picture book illustrates the adventures of the young bunting and the bunnykins family as they enjoy a family picnic on a warm spring day. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Childrens illustrated books discover rare books at where youll find a wide selection of fine, collectible, and rare books including childrens illustrated books page 25. Shop a great range of bunnykins by royal doulton kids serveware, drinkware, cutlery and dinner sets, instore or online at smithandcaugheys.
Please contact us for our current pricing and availability. Royal doulton bunnykins collectors book paperback june 1, 1993 by louise irvine author. Originally created by barbara vernon she took her mothers surname when she became a nun in 1934 and famous patrons of this ware have helped perpetuate its success. Recent limited edition royal doulton bunnykins figurines. Some of the money boxes were book shaped to blend in with other books that would sit on a shelf. Royal doulton bunnykins collectors book irvine, louise on. At the age of nineteen, she joined the augustine canonnesses of the lateran in sussex to become a nun and teach french and history and took the. The 2005 sister mary barbara bunnykins pictured to the left.
Vintage royal doulton bunnykins saucer barbara vernon decorative plate rabbits. See the complete knuffle bunny series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. A cautionary tale kuhnuffle is a childrens picture book by mo willems. Waltar hayward took over during the 1950s until the mid 1980s, adding many of his own designs. Barbara vernon bailey was born on june 28 1910 at bulkeley hall at. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The bunnykins range also extended into a collection of childrens books. She took the name of sister mary barbara and taught history and french at the. Barbara vernon bailey and bunnykins darcy antiques. Barbara vernon bailey, with the suggestion that she design some illustrations for a range.
Royal doulton bunnykins 3piece childrens set bed bath. On cupmug there are several registered trademark numbers that read. Sep 20, 2018 antique childrens books and illustrations. The collecting boom really took off in 1984, when bunnykins celebrated its golden jubilee, says irvine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 26, 2012 barbara vernon bailey was the daughter of cuthbert bailey, managing director of royal doulton.
Read this, i said, it will offer some balance to all that has happened, and it is a welcome reminder were all neighbors here. With a mix of theory and practical, this class uses picture books and art as inspiration for a series of illustration projects. All bunnykins figures are offered new with original box and certificate. One of my favorite books is the velveteen rabbit by margery williams. Royal doulton bunnykins 4 cups 1 figurine 1 bowel 1 cup is a signed edition year 37 to 52 another cup to celebrate the marriage of prince andrew and sarah ferguson shame to say the bowel has a chip in it. A picnic for bunnykins a picnic for bunnykins is written by phillipa pearce and illustrated by walter hayward. Get the best deals on royal doulton bunnykins barbara vernon when you shop the largest online selection at. Jan 23, 2014 the collecting boom really took off in 1984, when bunnykins celebrated its golden jubilee, says irvine. For the discontinued royal doulton bunnykins in stock, click here. This is a list of royal doulton bunnykins figurines. The earliest pieces, signed barbara vernon sister mary barbara bailey, are quite rare and highly prized. Bunnykins, limited edition group chocs away bunnykins and airman bunnykins antique and selected sale. Since then, figurines and other tableware were added to the collection.
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