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Children's
Tall tales and wonderful adventures await. We have beautifully illustrated books for children over many years past. Perhaps we have something you remember?
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1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927A lovely copy of the sixteenth edition of this book of poetry by A. A. Milne, adorned with numerous illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1930-1931 The London Rover (Vol III & Vol IV)London: 1930-1931A vanishingly scarce scouting magazine for boys, issued the London Rover Committee. -
1876 Norrie SetonLondon; Edinburgh: 1876Lovely half-calf children's maritime novel by Anne Jane Cupples, delightfully illustrated, with three additional short stories from husband George Cupples. -
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2004-2005 Eragon; EldestLondon: 2004-2005Fine signed first UK editions of the first two novels in Christopher Paolini's 'Inheritance Cycle' series of novels about a young dragon rider named Eragon. -
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2008 BrisingrLondon: 2008A fine example of the limited edition first UK edition of the third book in Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, signed by the author. -
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2003 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad BeginningLondon: 2003A superb sealed limited edition of the first 'Series of Unfortunate Events' novel, 'The Bad Beginning'. Signed by Lemony Snicket. -
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2003-2008 The Inkheart Trilogy: Inkheart, Inkspell, and Inkdeath; Dragon RiderFrome: 2003-2008The first UK editions of four of Cornelia Funke's best selling children's novels, including the entirety of her 'Inkheart' trilogy, and with three of these volumes signed by the author. -
2003 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad BeginningLondon: 2003A fine example of this illustrated special edition of the first book from Lemony Snicket's popular series about the Baudelaire children, with a special cut-away binding. -
1911-1915 Four G. A. Henty NovelsLondon: 1911-1915A thrilling collection of four illustrated novels by G. A. Henty, the prolific children's novelist known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction. -
1912 At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of ParisLondon: 1912An exceptional example of G. A. Henty's thrilling tale of 15th century France, illustrated by Wal Paget and in a very scarce dust wrapper. -
1889-c1910 A Collection of G. A. Henty's Historical-Adventure NovelsLondon: 1889-c1910A terrific selection of historical, adventure and war novels from G. A. Henty, including four first editions. -
1892 Celtic Fairy TalesLondon: 1892Delightful collection of Celtic fairytales from important folklorist Joseph Jacobs. With illustrations by John D. Batten. -
1890 With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil WarLondon: 1890The very scarce first edition of this tale of the American Civil War, from prolific English novelist G. A. Henty. -
1880 The Young Buglers: A Tale of the Peninsular WarLondon: 1880The very scarce first edition of G. A. Henty's historical novel set during the Peninsular War, complete with plates and folding battle plans. -
1885 The Young ColonistsLondon: 1885A very scarce first edition of this historical war novel from G. A. Henty. His only work to be issued by George Routledge and Sons. -
1884 By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti WarLondon: 1884A desirable and very scarce first edition copy of G. A. Henty's novel set during the Anglo-Ashanti wars. -
1956 English Fairy TalesLondon : 1956A fantastic collection of English Fairy Tales, accompanied by an abundance of illustrations throughout. -
1886 The Dragon and the Raven or, The Days of King AlfredLondon: 1886The very scarce first edition of G. A. Henty's popular historical-adventure novel, set during King Alfred's reign in 9th-century England. -
c1890-c1910 A Collection of Seventeen Novels by G. A. HentyLondon: c1890-c1910A fantastic selection of Henty's popular historical and adventure novels, including six first editions. -
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2004 3vol Daniel and the DisappearedSaltash, Cornwall: 2004A set of three signed first editions of M. E. Warner's fantastical Cornish children's adventure series. -
1941 The Pink Fairy BookLondon: 1941A lovely later example of the Pink Fairy Book, from Andrew Lang's popular and richly illustrated series of fairy tales. Illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
1883 Crackers for Christmas: More StoriesLondon: 1883A charming Victorian fairy-tale collection, illustrated with eight plates and showcasing Knatchbull-Hugessen’s whimsical, gently Gothic storytelling. -
1893-1896 Russian, Cossack, and Turkish Fairy TalesLondon: 1894-1896A charming three-volume collection of Russian, Cossack, and Turkish folk and fairy tales, translated by R. Nisbet Bain and enriched with striking fin-de-siècle plate and text art. -
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2005 The Highfield Mole Book OneNot Stated: 2005Limited-edition first edition of the epic subterranean children's adventure story, later re-released as the Tunnels series. Signed by both authors with tipped-in bookmark and postcard. -
1893 The Green Fairy BookLondon: 1893A lovely example of the third edition of Andrew Lang's striking collection of fairy tales from the Spanish and Chinese traditions, illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
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2003 The Tale of DespereauxCambridge, Massachusetts: 2003Wonderful signed first edition of Kate DiCamillo's multi-award-winning children's tale of a mouse on a quest to save a princess from peril. -
1901 Nonsense Songs and StoriesLondon: 1901The ninth edition of this heavily illustrated collection of Edward Lear poems, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1893 The Green Fairy BookLondon: 1893A lovely example of the second edition of Andrew Lang's striking collection of fairy tales from the Spanish and Chinese traditions, illustrated throughout by H. J. Ford. -
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2004 How I Live NowLondon: 2004First-edition signed copy of Meg Rosoff's award-winning dystopia about a 21st-century war in rural England. -
1901 Fairy Tales from the SwedishLondon: 1901A good copy of this illustrated collection of Swedish folklore and fairly tale stories translated by H. L. Braekstad, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1893-1904 Thirteen G. A. Henty First Edition NovelsLondon: 1893-1904An impressive collection of thirteen first edition works from G. A. Henty, the prolific children's novelist known for his works of adventure fiction and historical fiction. -
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2005-2007 3vol Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Books 2-4London : 2005-2007An exciting three volume set of book 2-4 in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series by Michelle Paver, in the orignal unclipped dust wrappers. -
1979 Abbey Lubbers, Banshees and BoggartsHarmondsworth, Middlesex: 1979The first edition of Katherine Briggs's delightful guide to the different supernatural figures within British folklore. Beautiful illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert. -
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2005-2006 2Vols Silverfin and Blood FeverLondon: 2005-2006A pleasing duo of the first two works in Charlie Higson's 'Young Bond' series, both signed by the author to the title page. -
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2004 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2004A pleasing signed, first Red Fox paperback edition of this popular mystery novel, signed by the author to the title page. -
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2004 Wolf Brother: Chronicles Of Ancient DarknessLondon : 2004A signed and numbered collector's edition of the first book in the fantastic series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver, in unopened shrink-wrap.