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Children's Books
Whether you are looking for a book you remember from your own childhood, or are a more serious collector of children's books, we hope that we have something for you here. Children's books covers a wide range and we have everything here from the classics, such as Winnie The Pooh and Alice in Wonderland, to the more obscure and the downright rare.
We try to keep both decorative and first edition copies of the most popular Children's books in stock. But they are popular, so they do sell rather fast. If you see something you like, please be quick. On the other hand, we actively search them out when we are buying and there will likely be something else along shortly.
They make wonderful gifts and we try to keep gift quality Children's books in stock. If you would like anything gift wrapped or with a special message we are always most happy to help. We find that Children's books of this type do make their recipients extremely happy.
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1930-1931 The London Rover (Vol III & Vol IV)London: 1930-1931A vanishingly scarce scouting magazine for boys, issued the London Rover Committee. -
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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. -
1956 English Fairy TalesLondon : 1956A fantastic collection of English Fairy Tales, accompanied by an abundance of illustrations throughout. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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 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. -
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2000-2001 2 Vols The Wind Singer; Slaves of the MasteryLondon: 2000-2001The first two instalments of William Nicholson’s acclaimed young-adult fantasy trilogy 'The Wind on Fire', signed by the author and complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
2009 Eragon's Guide to AlagaesiaLondon: 2009A delightful illustrated guide to the world of Alagaesia within Paolini's best-selling fantasy series. -
1955-1957 Adventure Bound; Adventure UnlimitedLondon: 1955-1957Two thrilling first edition works of children's adventure fiction from W. E. Johns, illustrated throughout and following a group of children as they search for lost treasure in South America. -
1943-1961 Thirteen First Edition Biggles NovelsLondon: 1943-1961A wonderful collection of thirteen thrilling adventure novels from Capt. W. E. Johns, all first editions about his much loved pilot 'Biggles'. -
1950 2vol Biggles Stories: The Cruise of the Condor and Biggles Flies AgainLondon: 1950Two charming editions on the iconic adventures from the heroic Biggles, including escapades into South America, hunting treasures and encountering spies. -
1938 Ace HighLondon: 1938A lovely collection of heroic tales for children from W.E. Johns and fellow writing air veterans, inspired by their own service during the First World War. -
1949-1965 8vol A Collection of Biggles BooksLondon; Leicester: 1949A delightful collection of Biggles books with dust wrappers, including three first editions and two Children's Book Club editions. -
1893 Stories & Fairytales by Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1893Charmingly illustrated throughout by Gaskin, this is a wonderful example of the two volume first English language translation of Andersen's tales by H. Oskar Sommer. -
c1910-c1930 Five Volumes from The Wonder Book SeriesLondon; Melbourne: c1910-c1930A charming collection of five volumes from The Wonder Book series, richly illustrated with colour plates and photographs, with three volumes complete with their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1930 The Persian LadyLondon: 1930A charmingly illustrated first edition, in lovely condition, with original dust wrapper. -
1902 Just So Stories For Little ChildrenLondon: 1902A lovely copy of the first edition, second, October 1902 printing, bound in original red cloth pictorial boards. -
1928 Old Rhymes For All TimesLondon; Glasgow: [1928] dated from a copy held by the British LibraryA charming, and uncommon first edition, illustrated, and prefaced, by the author. -
1940 Walt Disney's FantasiaNew York: 1940The exceptionally vibrantly illustrated first edition of Deems Taylor's novelisation of Walt Disney's animated film 'Fantasia', a beautiful volume with tipped in colour plates. -
1937 Walt Disney's Mickey MouseCalifornia: 1937Charmingly illustrated throughout in colour, this is prominent animator David Tendlar's own copy of this scarce illustrated volume, retelling Disney's 'Silly Symphonies' shorts. -
c1934 Folio of Songs from Walt Disney's Famous Pictures: Mickey Mouse and Silly SymphonyNew York: c1934The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated publication of sheet music accompanying Disney's charming Silly Symphony animations. -
1938 Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven DwarfsNot Stated: 1938A charmingly illustrated edition of the Snow White tale, 'an authorized book of the Walt Disney movie' on linen leaves. -
1935 The "Pop-Up" Dick Tracy: The Capture of Boris ArsonChicago: 1935The first edition of this delightful and vibrant pop-up tale about the crime solving capabilities of detective Dick Tracy, illustrated in colour.