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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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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. -
1927 The Play's The Thing! Musical Plays for ChildrenNot stated: [1927]The delightful first edition of 12 musical plays for children by beloved author Enid Blyton, with a frontispiece, 23 plates and musical scores throughout. -
1931 Fairy TalesLondon: 1931A beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales from the renowned Hans Christian Anderson, illustrated in colour by Harry Clarke. -
c1953-1960 2vol Noddy at the Seaside & Cheer Up, Little Noddy!London: c1953-1960Two delightful children's stories featuring the character of Noddy from Enid Blyton. -
1954-1962 Five Have Plenty of Fun; Five Go to Mystery Moor; Five Have a Mystery to SolveLondon: 1954-1962A delightful collection of the first editions of three of Enid Blyton's 'Famous Five' novels, each in the original illustrated dust wrapper. -
1963 Five Are Together AgainLondon: 1963An excellent example of the first edition of Enid Blyton's final 'Famous Five' novel, published twenty-one years after the first instalment of the series. -
1950-1971 A Collection of Enid Blyton "Famous Five" NovelsLondon: 1950-1971A superb collection of nine novels from Enid Blyton's much loved "Famous Five" series, each with their original charming dust wrapper. -
1951-1969 A Collection of Enid Blyton's Famous Five NovelsLondon: 1951-1969A wonderful collection of fourteen early impression novels from Enid Blyton's highly popular "Famous Five" series, each with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1956-68 Five 'Famous Five' NovelsLondon; Leicester: 1956-68A nice set of five novels in Enid Blyton's 'Famous Five' series, all illustrated by Eileen Soper. -
1956-1960 Three Cheers Secret Seven & Good Old Secret SevenLeicester : 1956-1960A lovely pair of "Secret Seven" stories written by Enid Blyton, both works present in the first edition and complete with the publisher's original dust wrapper. -
1955 The River of AdventureLondon: 1955The first edition of Enid Blyton's eighth "Adventure" book, complete with the publisher's striking dust wrapper and charming illustrations from Stuart Tresilian. -
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1952 Well Done Secret SevenLondon: 1952A bright signed presentation copy of the third of Enid Blyton's beloved 'Secret Seven' novels, in the original dust wrapper. -
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1950 The Rockingdown MysteryLondon: 1950A signed adventure novel for children by Enid Blyton, complete with illustrations by Gilbert Dunlop. -
1957-1965 A Set of Enid Blyton NovelsLondon: 1957-1965A pleasing trio of Enid Blyton's novels in the original unclipped dust wrappers, one of which is a first impression. -
1899 The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1899A smartly bound copy of this collection of fairy tales from Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, with illustrations throughout. -
1893 Stories and Fairytales Volume ILondon: 1893A wonderfully illustrated collection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairytales. -
1853 The Ladder of LaughterLondon: 1853A vanishingly scarce anthology of the beloved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. -
1951-52 Five on Kirrin Island Again & Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1951-1952Two pleasing 'Famous Five' novels from beloved children's author Enid Blyton. -
1950 Come to the CircusLondon: 1950A smart second edition of this illustrated children's book from English writer Enid Blyton, with the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1955-6 Enid Blyton's Magazine Annual: No. 2 & No. 3London: 1955-6A brightly illustrated, interactive children's annual featuring stories and games, compiled by beloved children's author, Enid Blyton. -
1950 Six Cousins AgainLondon: 1950The first edition of this delightful children's novel written by Enid Blyton, the second of her works to feature the "Six Cousins", presenting their adventures on the farm. -
1885 The White Swans and Other TalesLondon: 1885A beautiful first edition thus of this collection of six tales from Hans Anderson, charmingly illustrated by English painter and illustrator Alice Havers. -
2006 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: 2006A smartly bound fourteenth printing of this brightly illustrated collection of fairy tales from Hans Christian Anderson, published by The Folio Society. -
1946-1950 The Castle of Adventure and The Ship of AdventureLondon: 1946-1950A pair of smart first edition Enid Blyton novels from her 'Adventure' series. -
1919 SprookjesAlkmaar: 1919A smart third edition of this illustrated collection of fairy tales from Hans Christian Andersen, retold by Jan Van Der Moer in Dutch. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
1955 Playing at HomeLondon: 1955The first edition of this very scarce novelty book, containing a charming tale by Enid Blyton, and six colourful scenes and paper dolls. -
1949-72 Six Famous Five NovelsLondon; Leicester: 1949-72A collection of adventure packed 'Famous Five' novels by Enid Blyton, with one being a first edition and all in the original dust wrappers. -
1979 The Snow QueenHarmondsworth, Middlesex : 1979The first edition of this beautifully illustrated adapted version of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. -
1949-1961 5vol A Collection of Noddy StoriesLondon: 1949-1961A charming collection of Noddy stories from popular English children's author Enid Blyton, with illustrations throughout. -
1949-1959 6vol A Collection of Noddy StoriesLondon: 1949-1959A smart collection of Noddy stories from popular English children's author Enid Blyton, with illustrations throughout. -
1949-1954 3vol A Collection of Noddy StoriesLondon: 1949-1954A charming collection of three Noddy stories from popular English children's author Enid Blyton, with illustrations throughout. -
1957 Secret Seven on the TrailLeicester: 1957A smart fifth impression of this charming illustrated children's book following the Secret Seven, from English author Enid Blyton. -
1948 Five Run Away TogetherLondon: 1948The second impression of the third 'Famous Five' adventure, in the brightly illustrated original dust wrapper. -
1961-63 Three Secret Seven Adventure NovelsLeicester: 1961-63Three first edition adventure novels by Enid Blyton, featuring her lesser known detective group, the 'Secret Seven'. -
1954-60 Noddy at the Seaside, Noddy Gets Into Trouble, Noddy Has an AdventureLondon: 1954-60A nice set of three entertaining Noddy tales for children, a colourful set containing two first editions.