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Children's Illustrators
Here we are celebrating the joy that is Children's Illustrations and Illustrators. From the inimitable EE Shepard to John Tenniel, many of these illustrators' images have become iconic and part of all of our collective consciousness. The world would surely be a poorer place without these pictures. They range wildly in style all the way from Tintin to the darker images of Gustav Dore.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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'. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1934 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookNew York: 1934The uncommon first edition of this wonderfully illustrated and pioneering interactive "Waddle Book", in the original dust wrapper. -
1992 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookBedford, MA: 1992A wonderfully illustrated facsimile edition of this interactive "Waddle Book" in which the well-known Disney characters come out and walk. -
1938 Mickey Mouse the Boat-BuilderNew York: 1938The scarce first edition of this charming children's picture book from Disney, produced to coincide with the release of their 1938 short film 'Boat Builders'. -
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2003-2004 5vol Set of Jesse Jameson TitlesLondon: 2003-2004A 5 volume set of first editions, first impressions, 4 in original, unclipped dust wrappers, and an unusual paperback duplicate. -
1934 Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad WolfPhiladelphia: 1934Illustrated throughout by the staff of the Walt Disney Studios, this is the charmingly illustrated first edition of Disney's illustrated Red Riding Hood. -
1933 The "Pop-Up" Mickey MouseNew York: 1933The first edition of this delightful and vibrantly illustrated pop-up book narrating the adventures of Mickey Mouse. -
1912 Robin Hood and the Men of the GreenwoodEdinburgh & London : 1912A delightful retelling of the classic Robin Hood Tale, with a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and 15 colour plates by Walter Crane. -
1954 Dan Dare Pilot of the FutureLondon: 1954Vibrantly illustrated with pop-up scenes throughout, this is the first edition of this scarce pop-up of the Dan Dare children's comics. -
c1910 The Water-BabiesLondon : c1910A beautifully illustrated children's novel by Charles Kingsley, with a frontispiece and 7 colourful plates. -
1961 Snow WhiteLondon: 1961The first edition of this beautifully illustrated colour pop-up book for children depicting the story of Snow White, from Vojtech Kubasta. -
1934 Mickey Mouse Presents His Silly Symphonies with "Scenic" IllustrationsLondon: 1934The scarce first UK edition of this charmingly illustrated pop-up book from Walt Disney Studios, published to celebrate the animated Silly Symphonies shorts. -
1933 The "Pop-Up" Silly Symphonies Containing Babes in the Woods and King NeptuneNew York: 1933The first edition of this charmingly illustrated pop-up book from Walt Disney Studios, published to coincide with the animated Silly Symphonies shorts. -
1935 The Robber KittenPhiladelphia: 1935An early edition of this charming 1930s Disney publication, released in conjunction with the Silly Symphonies animated short film 'The Robber Kitten'. -
1934 Mickey Mouse StoriesLondon: 1934The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of tales about Mickey Mouse, based upon a series of animated 1930s shorts including 'Pioneer Days'. -
1931 The Adventures of Mickey Mouse, Book IPhiladelphia: 1931Illustrated throughout in colour, this is the first edition of a classic book of Mickey Mouse escapades, and features the first appearance of a character named Donald Duck.