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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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1912 Tanglewood TalesLondon: 1912A re-issue of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales, retelling six classic Greek myths for children, beautifully illustrated by George Soper with tipped-in colour plates. -
1929 The Christopher Robin Story Book From When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1929A delightful first edition of one of A. A. Milne’s beloved tales featuring the cherished character, Christopher Robin, beautifully illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1909 Harding's LuckToronto: 1909The very scarce first Canadian edition of Edith Nesbit's sequel to her charming children's novel, 'The House of Arden'. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Collection of Pictures & SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his first collection. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Second Collection of Pictures and SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his second collection. -
1908 The House of ArdenLondon: 1908A lovely example of the very scarce first edition of Edith Nesbit's beloved children's novel, illustrated throughout by H. R. Millar. -
1924 Spring Songs with Music from "Flower Fairies of the Spring"London: 1924A smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of Spring songs for young children, set to music. -
c1830 The Faithful Little GirlLondon: c1830A very scarce new edition of this charming children's story from British writer Lucy Lyttleton Cameron. -
1912 Five Children and ItLondon: 1912The fourth impression of Edith Nesbit's beloved children's novel, a classic tale in which five children find a magical ancient sand fairy in a gravel pit. -
1907 New Treasure SeekersLondon: 1907The second edition of one of Edith Nesbit's popular children's adventure novels, following the adventures of the Bastable children, beautifully illustrated throughout. -
1906 The Story of the AmuletT Fisher Unwin: 1906The first edition of the final work in Edith Nesbit's Psammead trilogy, a continuation of the story told in 'Five Children and It' and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. -
1906 The Story of the AmuletLondon: 1906The first edition of the final work in Edith Nesbit's Psammead trilogy, a continuation of the story told in 'Five Children and It' and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. -
1901 The WouldbegoodsLondon: 1901Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Edith Nesbit sequel to 'The Treasure Seekers', following the Bastable siblings on new adventures. -
1908 The Phoenix and the CarpetLondon: 1908The Colonial issue of the third impression of this delightful children's fantasy novel from beloved Edwardian era children's author, Edith Nesbit. -
1924 Bill the MinderLondon: 1924Beautifully illustrated throughout with tipped in colour plates, and with the original dust wrapper, this work follows the adventures of Bill and his cousins as they meet a selection of interesting characters. -
1867 A Pretty Book of Pictures for the Little Masters and Misses, or, Tommy Trip's History of beasts and BirdsLondon: 1867A scarce limited edition of this children's book containing the story of Tommy Trip, as well as the description of various animals and poems. Illustrated throughout by Thomas Bewick, bound in full calf by Zaehnsdore. -
2014 La Couleur des Emotions: Un Livre Tout AnimeParis: 2014A very smart copy of this delightful pop up book for children exploring the colour of emotions, in French. -
1923 The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Other Fairy TalesNew York: 1923A brightly illustrated collection of fairy tales, retold by English writer Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch. -
c1925 Collins' Children's Annual - Eleventh Year of IssueLondon: c1925The scarce eleventh issue of this children's annual from Collins' Clear-Type Press, an illustrated entertainment for children. -
1924 The Girl's Own AnnualLondon: 1924A smart copy of the forty-fifth volume of The Girl's Own Annual, edited by English journalist Emily Flora Klickmann. -
1948-1951 7vol The Animal Shelf SeriesLondon: 1948-1951A delightful collection of seven volumes from The Animal Shelf Series by British author and illustrator Ivy Lilian Wallace. -
c1910-1915 3vol The Ugly Princess, Scrappetty-Hop and Pearly-Top, & Hop O' My ThumbLondon: c1910-1915Three delightful children's miniature story books containing charming fairy tales. -
1962-1969 17 Vols Selected Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: 1962-1969A charming seventeen-volume collection of Beatrix Potter tales in their original dust wrappers. -
1901 The Golliwogg's "Auto-Go-Cart"London: 1901The first edition of this children's book illustrated by Florence K Upton, the originator of the 'Golliwog' character. -
1853-1857 The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green, The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green & Mr. Verdant Green, Married and Done ForLondon: 1853-1857A delightfully illustrated trio of Cuthbert Bede's 'Verdant Green' stories, bound together in one volume, with two of them being first editions. -
c1930-1960 Seven Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1930-1960Seven mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales. -
c1950 Goldilocks and the Three BearsLondon: c1950A delightful mid-century peepshow book by Patricia Turner, unfolding into four vibrant 3D pop-up scenes of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. -
1954 Edward The Blue EngineLeicester: 1954A brightly illustrated first edition of the ninth volume of the Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry. -
c1952 Christopher with "Come-to-Life" PicturesLondon: c1952A charming mid-century Father Tuck “Come-to-Life” Little Book, with two fully intact fold-out panoramas, illustrated by Dinah. -
1878-85 Eight Randolph Caldecott Picture BooksLondon: 1878-85A collection of eight charming picture books illustrated in colour by Randolph Caldecott, beautifully bound into one volume in crushed half morocco, with the original wraps bound in. -
c1900 Auf, lasst uns Singen! Ein Bilderbuch mit Liedern fur Frohliche KinderNot Stated: c1900A very scarce children's song book with verses and rhymes in the original German, illustrated in colour throughout. -
c1950 We Go On A Coach Journey: Story & Press Out BookLondon: c1950A very scarce copy of this bright press out book for children with a delightful story of a coach journey. -
1925 A Gallery of ChildrenLondon: 1925First edition of this stylized illustrated book of charming children's stories, with images from Henriette Willebeek le Mair. -
1906 AppelschnutLeipzig: 1906A delightful collection of children's stories following the adventures of Appelschnut, inspired by the author's own daughter, in the original German. -
1905 The Pie and the Patty-PanLondon: 1905A fantastic early edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter, complete with her brilliant colour plates. -
1950 Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ThereLondon: 1950A brightly illustrated edition of Carroll's delightful story following Alice through the looking-glass.