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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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1909 Ginger & PicklesLondon: 1909A lovely example of the first edition of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter, following the adventures of a cat and a dog who run a small village shop. -
1918 The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseLondon: 1918A fine example of the first edition, second state of Beatrix Potter's charming retelling of Aesop's 'The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse'. -
1916 The Story of a Fierce Bad RabbitLondon: 1916A wonderful example of the very scarce first edition in book form of Beatrix Potter's charming tale about a poorly behaved rabbit. -
1916 The Story of Miss MoppetLondon: 1916An exceptional example of the first edition in book form of Beatrix Potter's classic tale, in which a kitten is tormented by a mischievous mouse. -
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[1908] The Tale of Mr. Jeremy FisherLondon: [1908]A lovely example of an early edition of a classic Beatrix Potter tale, charmingly illustrated throughout with colour plates. -
1931 Fairy TalesLondon: 1931A beautifully illustrated collection of fairy tales from the renowned Hans Christian Anderson, illustrated in colour by Harry Clarke. -
c1921 Histoire de Pierre LapinLondon: 1921A scarce early French language edition of one of the most popular children's works ever published, Beatrix Potter's 'Peter Rabbit'. -
c1929-1953 4 Vols Four Volumes from The Wonder Book SeriesLondon; Melbourne: c1929-1953A charming collection of four volumes from The Wonder Book series , richly illustrated with colour plates and photographs. -
1922-7 Seven Volumes from the 'Les Aventures de Miquette' SeriesParis: 1922-7A collection of eight first edition volumes from the charmingly illustrated 'Les Aventures de Miquette' series, in the original French. -
1921 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1921A smart copy of this delightful nonsensical children's novel from Lewis Carroll, with colour plates. -
1928 The House at Pooh CornerLondon: 1928A wonderful example of the first impression of this classic children's book, A. A. Milne's fourth 'Winnie The Pooh' instalment, featuring the first appearance of Tigger. -
1904-1910 The Story of the Treasure Seekers; The Wouldbegoods; Nine Unlikely Tales for ChildrenLondon: 1904-1910A wonderful collection of early editions of three fantastical children's works from Edith Nesbit, with each volume being illustrated throughout and in the original publisher's cloth. -
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. -
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. -
1893-1920 A Collection of Young Adult FictionLondon: 1893-1920A smart selection of novels for young readers, including 'Ben-Hur', 'The Thirsty Sword' and 'Hans Brinker'. -
1888-1908 Wise and Otherwise; Will it Lift?; Grenfell of Labrador; Muriel Malone; or, From Door to DoorLondon: 1888-1908A pleasing collection of juvenile fiction and non-fiction works, from authors including Charlotte Murray and Isabella Macdonald Alden. -
1883-1912 The Crystal Hunters; The Madman and the Pirate; Away in the Wilderness; Life in the Red BrigadeLondon: 1883-1912A charming set of juvenile fiction, comprising three works by R. M. Ballantyne and one from George Manville Fenn. -
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. -
1857 Divine Songs Attempted in Easy Language for the Use of ChildrenLondon: 1857A scarce copy of this collection of moral and religious verses for young children, with illustrations.