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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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2011 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Pop-Up BookLondon: 2011A fantastic pop-up edition of this classic children's story by Roald Dahl. -
1978 Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryLondon: 1978The seventh impression of Roald Dahl's important and much beloved children's novel, with the original Faith Jacques illustrations. -
1982-1984 Revolting Rhymes & Dirty BeastsLondon: 1982-1984Two of Roald Dahl's humorous poetry collections for children, both complete with Quentin Blake's delightful illustrations. -
1983 The WitchesLondon: 1983A wonderful first impression of one of Roald Dahl's most popular novels, an eerie fantasy with illustrations by Quentin Blake. -
1991-1993 The Vicar of Nibbleswicke & My YearLondon: 1991-1993A delightful pair of first edition Roald Dahl books, including his autobiography 'My Year', and children's story 'The Vicar of Nibbleswicke'. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988An excellent first edition copy of Roald Dahl's delightful children's novel, 'Matilda', with the wonderful illustrations of Quentin Blake. -
1990 Esio TrotLondon: 1990The first edition of Roald Dahl's tale of a lonely man trying to make a connection with his widowed neighbour, in the original dust wrapper. -
1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A first impression copy of one of Roald Dahl's most beloved children's novels, complete with Quentin Blake's humorous cartoons. -
1972 Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorNew York: 1972An excellent example of the first edition of Roald Dahl's sequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1995-1996 The Magic Finger and Fantastic Mr FoxLondon: 1995-1996Two beautiful copies of these classic Roald Dahl stories, being the first editions to feature Quentin Blake's wonderful illustrations. -
1991 The Vicar of NibbleswickeLondon: 1991The first edition of Roald Dahl's posthumously published comic tale, about a dyslexic vicar. -
1968 The Magic FingerLondon: 1968The first UK edition of Roald Dahl's charming children's novel, about an eight-year-old girl with special powers. -
1981 George's Marvellous MedicineLondon: 1981A fine first edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about a boy named George, who replaces his grandmother's medicine with a hazardous concoction. -
1991 The MinpinsLondon: 1991A fine example of Roald Dahl's final work of literature, with beautiful illustrations by Patrick Benson. -
1967 James and the Giant PeachLondon: 1967The first U.K. edition of his debut children's novel, an illustrated macabre tale centering around a magical peach. -
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1977 とらくん うみをわたる; De Tijger TripAntwerp; Tokyo: 1977Two signed editions of this Richard Adams children's work, with one copy being the first Japanese edition, and one being the first Dutch edition. -
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1977 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs'. -
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1976 The Tyger VoyageLondon: 1976A fine first edition children's work by Richard Adams, illustrated by Nicola Bayley, signed by both Adams and Bayley. -
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1996 Tales From Watership DownLondon: 1996A fine first edition copy of Richard Adams' sequel to his popular work, signed and doodled by the illustrator, John Lawrence. -
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1976-1977 2vol The Tyger Voyage & One Old Oxford OxLondon: 1976-1977Two very smart children's books with beautiful colour illustrations, one of which is signed by children's book illustrator and author, Nicola Bayley. -
1983 The BFGLondon: 1983A smart second impression copy of one of Roald Dahl's most beloved children's novels, complete with Quentin Blake's humorous cartoons. -
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1982 The BFGLondon: 1982A superb first edition copy of Roald Dahl's popular 'The BFG', here signed by both Dahl and the illustrator, Quentin Blake, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
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1975 Danny the Champion of the WorldLondon: 1975A superb first edition copy of this popular whimsical Roald Dahl novel, signed by Dahl with his signature tipped-in to the title page, rare to find in such a lovely condition. -
1967 James and the Giant PeachLondon: 1967A lovely copy of the first U.K. edition, first impression, of Roald Dahl's beloved macabre and magical children's novel, with the original illustrations by Michel Simeon. -
1988 MatildaLondon: 1988A fine, first edition copy of Roald Dahl's famous children's novel 'Matilda'.