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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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1954 A is for AnnabelleNew York: 1954A wonderful signed copy of the first edition of Tasha Tudor's delightful children's educational work, in the original dust wrapper. -
1910 The VarmintNew York: 1910Charmingly illustrated throughout, this is the first edition of Owen Johnson's classic prep school tale, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
1911-12 Louis Wain's AnnualLondon: 1911-12The 1911-12 issue of Louis Wain's scarce annual publication featuring a selection of charming children's stories, primarily about anthropomorphic cats, with Wain's iconic illustrations throughout. -
1869 Lion Ben of Elm Island, Elm Island StoriesBoston: 1869The scarce first edition of this entertaining collection of adventure stories from Rev. Elijah Kellogg, from his popular Elm Island boys' adventure series. -
1902 The Real Diary of a Real BoyBoston: 1902The uncommon first edition of Henry A. Shute's humorous novel written in the form of a young boy's diary. -
1846 The Life and Perambulations of a MousePhiladelphia: 1846Charmingly illustrated throughout by William Croome, this is the scarce first US edition of Dorothy Kilner's moral tale about the experiences of a common mouse. -
1947 Nicholas and the Fast Moving DieselLondon: 1947The first edition of Edward Ardizzone's charming tale written for his son, about a boy and a diesel train, with Ardizzone's classic coloured illustrations, and in the original dust wrapper. -
1914 PollyannaBoston: 1914The twentieth impression of Eleanor H. Porter's iconic children's novel about about an optimistic orphan who finds the good in every situation. -
1863 Faith Gartney's GirlhoodBoston: 1863The second edition of this very scarce novel for young women from prolific American female novelist and poet Adelaide Dutton Train Whitney. -
c1880-4 Randolph Caldecott Picture BooksLondon: c1880-4A collection of first edition copies of Randolph Caldecott's charming 'picture books', beautifully illustrated with his original colour illustrations. -
1890 A Boy's TownNew York: 1890A lovely example of the first edition of William Dean Howells's classic work of late 19th century children's literature, chronicling the adventures of a young boy in Ohio. -
c1900-1920 34Vols Collection of Redcap Children’s Toy & Picture BooksLondon: c1900-1920A very scarce collection of thirty-four early 20th-century children’s toy and picture books, richly illustrated with colour plates and illustrations. -
1959 Elfrida and The PigLondon: 1959A smart first edition of this illustrated children's story from English writer John Symonds, with images by Edward Ardizzone. -
c1930 6vol A Collection of Children's Picture and Story Books from The Epworth PressLondon: c1930A charming collection of picture and story books for children from The Epworth Press. -
1887-1913 6vol Little Folks: A Magazine for the YoungLondon: 1887-1913A collection of six charming volumes of Little Folks, being a magazine for children and young readers. -
1881 Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a CircusNew York: 1881The first edition of James Otis Kaler's delightfully illustrated classic children's novel about a young orphan joining the circus. -
1890-1912 A Collection of First Edition Books by Andrew LangLondon: 1890-1912A Sangorski & Sutcliffe bound collection of ten first edition works by Andrew Lang and his wife, including four from his Fairy Book series, all beautifully illustrated throughout. -
1920 The Sleeping BeautyLondon: 1920The first edition of C. S. Evans's retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale to feature the illustrations of Arthur Rackham, in the original dust wrapper. -
c1927 The Water-BabiesLondon: c1927A charmingly illustrated edition of Charles Kingsley's children's classic, in the original very scarce dust wrapper. -
1961 The Arthur Rackham Fairy BookLondon: 1961A wonderful collection of fairy tales illustrated throughout by Arthur Rackham, and retaining the original dust wrapper. -
c1924 Peter Pan and WendyLondon: c1924A beautifully illustrated edition of J. M. Barrie's beloved children's tale, illustrated throughout with tipped in colour plates by Mabel Lucie Attwell. -
1921 Peter Pan and WendyNew York: 1921A wonderful example of the scarce first Mabel Lucie Attwell illustrated edition of Barrie's classic tale, beautifully illustrated with colour plates. -
1946 Peter Pan & WendyLondon: 1946Beautifully illustrated throughout in colour, this is a charming edition of J. M. Barrie's iconic tale about Peter Pan, the Lost Boys, Wendy, and Neverland. -
1854 A Book of Nonsense[London]: 1854Illustrated with seventy-three lithographs, this is the very scarce second edition of Edward Lear's enduringly popular work. -
1832 The Young Man's Best Companion, and Book of General KnowledgeLondon: 1832Illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is a fascinating 19th century educational guide for young gentlemen, offering a wealth of instructional information on diverse subjects. -
c1920 The Hamper of 'Mr' BooksLondon: c1920A charming collection of Lawson wood's illustrated 'Mr' stories, a series of short animal stories for children, in the original illustrated box. -
1986-2005 2vol Ffangs the Vampire Bat and the Kiss of Truth & Collected Poems for ChildrenLondon: 1986-2005Two pleasing first edition children's books from renowned English poet Ted Hughes, with illustrations from Chris Riddell and Raymond Briggs. -
1890 The Red Fairy BookLondon: 1890The scarce limited large paper edition of Andrew Lang's beloved red fairy book, illustrated throughout with Ford and Lancelot Speed's stunning plates. -
1891 The Blue Poetry BookLondon: 1891The scarce limited large paper edition of this charming anthology of poetry compiled by the renowned Andrew Lang, including works from Shakespeare and Wordsworth, complete with spectacular illustrations from H. J. Ford and Lancelot Speed. -
1893 The True Story BookLondon: 1893The scarce limited large paper edition of this charming anthology of children's stories from the renowned Andrew Lang, complete with spectacular illustrations. -
1862 The Child's Guide to Knowledge: Being a Collection of Useful and Familiar Questions and AnswersLondon: 1862A scarce edition of this popular primer by British author Fanny Umphelby, credited here as "A Lady". -
1868 The Heroes; Or Greek Fairy Tales for My ChildrenLondon: 1868A beautifully illustrated first new edition of Kingsley’s beloved myth retellings of Perseus, Theseus, and Jason for young readers. -
1812-1813 The Juvenile Spectator: Part the First and Part the SecondLondon: 1812-1813The scarce first edition of the second part of this children's periodical, present alongside the second edition of the first part, and illustrated throughout. -
c1808 Divine SongsLondon: c1808An early nineteenth century edition of Isaac Watts' popular volume of moral poetry for children. -
1879-81 The Babes in the Wood, and, The Farmer's BoyLondon: 1879-81Two traditional folk ballads, colourfully illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. -
1882-82 The Maypole, and, The Baby's DebutLondon: 1882-83Two very scarce juvenile poems, both colourfully illustrated by Konstam and Casella.