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Children's Literature
Some of the greatest works in literature were originally meant for children. From Treasure Island to Through The Looking Glass, these books have hidden depths. Then there is Tolkein and CS Lewis, not to mention Arthur Ransome and AA Milne, all of whom stand as tall as any works of literature for adults.
We try to keep all the greats in stock. If we haven't got what you are looking for then the chances are we might have soon. So please do get in touch with anything you are looking for. Of course if you have any questions about any of the books we have in stock, please also feel free to ask any questions. Though these books are for Children, collecting them is a serious business and issue points etc can have a large effect on values. As with all our books we are always very happy to answer questions on everything we have here.
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1927 When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1927A lovely copy of the sixteenth edition of this book of poetry by A. A. Milne, adorned with numerous illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1876 Norrie SetonLondon; Edinburgh: 1876Lovely half-calf children's maritime novel by Anne Jane Cupples, delightfully illustrated, with three additional short stories from husband George Cupples. -
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2004-2005 Eragon; EldestLondon: 2004-2005Fine signed first UK editions of the first two novels in Christopher Paolini's 'Inheritance Cycle' series of novels about a young dragon rider named Eragon. -
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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. -
1889-c1910 A Collection of G. A. Henty's Historical-Adventure NovelsLondon: 1889-c1910A terrific selection of historical, adventure and war novels from G. A. Henty, including four first editions. -
1892 Celtic Fairy TalesLondon: 1892Delightful collection of Celtic fairytales from important folklorist Joseph Jacobs. With illustrations by John D. Batten. -
1890 With Lee in Virginia: A Story of the American Civil WarLondon: 1890The very scarce first edition of this tale of the American Civil War, from prolific English novelist G. A. Henty. -
1880 The Young Buglers: A Tale of the Peninsular WarLondon: 1880The very scarce first edition of G. A. Henty's historical novel set during the Peninsular War, complete with plates and folding battle plans. -
1885 The Young ColonistsLondon: 1885A very scarce first edition of this historical war novel from G. A. Henty. His only work to be issued by George Routledge and Sons. -
1884 By Sheer Pluck: A Tale of the Ashanti WarLondon: 1884A desirable and very scarce first edition copy of G. A. Henty's novel set during the Anglo-Ashanti wars. -
1886 The Dragon and the Raven or, The Days of King AlfredLondon: 1886The very scarce first edition of G. A. Henty's popular historical-adventure novel, set during King Alfred's reign in 9th-century England. -
c1890-c1910 A Collection of Seventeen Novels by G. A. HentyLondon: c1890-c1910A fantastic selection of Henty's popular historical and adventure novels, including six first editions. -
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2004 3vol Daniel and the DisappearedSaltash, Cornwall: 2004A set of three signed first editions of M. E. Warner's fantastical Cornish children's adventure series. -
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. -
1883 Crackers for Christmas: More StoriesLondon: 1883A charming Victorian fairy-tale collection, illustrated with eight plates and showcasing Knatchbull-Hugessen’s whimsical, gently Gothic storytelling. -
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. -
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2005 The Highfield Mole Book OneNot Stated: 2005Limited-edition first edition of the epic subterranean children's adventure story, later re-released as the Tunnels series. Signed by both authors with tipped-in bookmark and postcard. -
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. -
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2003 The Tale of DespereauxCambridge, Massachusetts: 2003Wonderful signed first edition of Kate DiCamillo's multi-award-winning children's tale of a mouse on a quest to save a princess from peril. -
1901 Nonsense Songs and StoriesLondon: 1901The ninth edition of this heavily illustrated collection of Edward Lear poems, in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. -
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. -
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2004 How I Live NowLondon: 2004First-edition signed copy of Meg Rosoff's award-winning dystopia about a 21st-century war in rural England. -
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. -
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2005-2007 3vol Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Books 2-4London : 2005-2007An exciting three volume set of book 2-4 in the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series by Michelle Paver, in the orignal unclipped dust wrappers. -
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2005-2006 2Vols Silverfin and Blood FeverLondon: 2005-2006A pleasing duo of the first two works in Charlie Higson's 'Young Bond' series, both signed by the author to the title page. -
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2004 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2004A pleasing signed, first Red Fox paperback edition of this popular mystery novel, signed by the author to the title page. -
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2004 Wolf Brother: Chronicles Of Ancient DarknessLondon : 2004A signed and numbered collector's edition of the first book in the fantastic series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness by Michelle Paver, in unopened shrink-wrap. -
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2000-2001 2 Vols The Wind Singer; Slaves of the MasteryLondon: 2000-2001The first two instalments of William Nicholson’s acclaimed young-adult fantasy trilogy 'The Wind on Fire', signed by the author and complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
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2004 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2004A lovely signed, second edition copy of this popular mystery novel, signed by the author to the title page. -
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2005 2vol Dark Tales of Time and SpaceKing's Lynn: 2005First-edition signed set of Sean Wright's young-adult science-fiction-fantasy classic. -
1958 Boy's Own Paper (Vol 80 No. 6-12) Biggles Buries a Hatchet Complete SerialLondon: 1958Seven issues of 'Boy's Own Paper', containing the complete pre first book edition serial run of 'Biggles Buries a Hatchet' from W. E. Johns.