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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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1937-1944 Bookano Stories: No. 4 and No. 11London: 1937-1944Two brightly illustrated volumes of the Bookano Stories series, illustrated with ten delightful colour pop-up scenes. -
1936-1940 Blanche-Neige et Les Sept Nains; Les Trois Petits Cochons Le Grand Mechant LoupParis: 1936-1940French language editions of two charming mid-20th century children's productions from Walt Disney. Featuring the first edition of a pop-up book of Three Little Pigs, and an illustrated edition of Snow White. -
c1900 Nursery Rhymes and Nursery Tales of EnglandLondon: c1900A charming morocco-bound copy of these children's rhymes and tales, collected by scholar and antiquarian James Orchard Halliwell. -
1889 Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets Etc. Etc.London : 1889The fifth edition of this witty children's book of alphabets by Edward Lear, with 162 illustrations alongside humorous captions. -
1908 Red Cap AdventuresLondon: 1908The first edition of Samuel Crockett's humorous children's adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's Waverly Novels. The second in the series, focusing on tales such as Ivanhoe and The Pirate. -
1897 The Surprising Adventures of Sir Toady Lion With Those Of General Napoleon Smith An Improving HistoryLondon : 1897A first edition of this whimsical children's novel by S.R. Crockett, with a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and in text illustrations throughout. -
2001-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 2001-2007An exceptional and scarce complete first edition set of the large print edition of J. K. Rowling's complete Harry Potter series. -
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2001-2006 6Vols Pure Dead and Deep SeriesLondon: 2001-2006A complete six-volume signed first edition, first impression, set of Debi Gliori’s Pure Dead and Deep series, delightfully gothic and humorous tales following the chaotic Strega-Borgia family. -
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2003-2005 5 Vols The Spiderwick Chronicles with Notebook and Scarce Promotional Trading CardsLondon: 2003-2005A near-complete, first edition, first impression set of The Spiderwick Chronicles, with all but one volume signed by both Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. -
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2003 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeOxford : 2003The first edition, first impression of the children's edition of Mark Haddon's modern classic, narrated by a gifted teenager investigating a neighbourhood mystery, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed first edition, first impression of Philip Pullman’s The Amber Spyglass, the award-winning conclusion to the His Dark Materials trilogy, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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2003-2008 3vol Set The Touchstone TrilogyOxford: 2003-2008An excellent set of first editions of this beloved children's fantasy series, in their original, unclipped dust wrappers. -
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2002-2004 3vol Set of Connor Clover BooksNorwich: 2002-2004Three children's titles by Helen Oghenegweke, including a very scarce early copy later printed under a different title. -
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2002 The Voyage of the Arctic TernLondon: 2002The first edition of Hugh Montgomery's first work of fiction, signed by the author, in the original publisher's binding with the unclipped, bright dust wrapper and illustrations by Nick Poullis throughout. -
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2003 PoisonLondon: 2003The first edition of this spooky tale in the publisher's original purple cloth binding with the original bright, unclipped dust wrapper, signed by the author. -
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2004-2007 2 Vols Dragon Rider; InkdeathSomerset: 2004-2007A two-volume signed limited edition collection of Cornelia Funke’s Dragon Rider and Inkdeath, first UK editions in their original bindings with slipcases, enchanting works of fantasy and adventure for younger readers. -
1964 Ann at Highwood Hall Poems for ChildrenLondon: 1964A lovely blue cloth first edition of this 1964 children's classic, with original, illustrated dust wrapper. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1954 Little Grey Rabbit Goes to the SeaLondon: 1954The lovely first edition of Little Grey Rabbit Goes To Sea, with delicate water colour illustrations by Margaret Tempest. -
2000 Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireLondon : 2000The first edition of the fourth novel in the famous Harry Potter series, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1908 A Child's Garden of VersesLondon: 1908A beautiful 1908 edition of Stevenson's popular and timeless book of children's poetry. -
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. -
1926 The SeekersLondon: 1926The charming first edition of H.E. Bates's children's classic The Seekers in the original paper cover boards. Glassine Wrapper included. -
1903 The Sad End of Erica's BlackamoorLondon: 1903An uncommon first edition children's tale by F. Claude Kempson. Illustrated throughout, this is the fateful tale of a young girl's doll. -
1876 The House that Baby BuiltSalisbury: 1876A lovely example of the second edition of William Henry Pullen's very scarce children's novel, in the publisher's original cloth binding. -
1917 Shrewsbury Fables: Being Addresses Given in Shrewsbury School ChapelLondon: 1917A charming collection of fables written by the headmaster at Shrewsbury School. A first edition. -
1896 A Knight of the White Cross: A Tale of the Siege of RhodesLondon: 1896A first edition, first impression historical novel from G. A. Henty, presented here in Bickers half straight-grain morocco. -
c1829 The Fables of Aesop, and Others For the Improvement of YouthLondon: c1829A very scarce two volume set of Aesop's fables, adapted for young people and illustrated with fantastic aquatint illustrations, and both in contemporary half calf. -
1904 The Heroes or Greek Fairy Tales for My ChildrenLondon: 1904A smartly bound collection of retold Greek myths and legends from Charles Kingsley, written for children with illustrations. -
1903 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-BabyLondon: 1903A later printing of the fourth edition of Charles Kingsley's important children's fantasy novel, with illustrations from Linley Sambourne. -
c1919-1970 The Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1919-1970Ten early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales, including 'The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck' and 'The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies'. -
c1919-1944 The Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1919-1944Eighteen early and mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales. -
1919 The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseLondon: 1919An exceptionally bright example of an early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming retelling of Aesop's 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse'. -
1922 Cecily Parsley's Nursery RhymesLondon: 1922A wonderful example of the first edition of Beatrix Potter's collection of traditional English nursery rhymes, charmingly illustrated throughout in colour. -
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[1910] The Tale of Tom KittenLondon: [1910]Beautifully illustrated throughout with Beatrix Potter's watercolours, this is a lovely early edition of Beatrix Potter's classic tale.
