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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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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. -
1922-1934 A Collection of Blackie's Children's AnnualsLondon: 1922-1934A delightful selection of four illustrated children's annuals from Blackie and Son. -
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. -
c1870 The Play Grammar, or, The Elements of Grammar Explained In Easy GamesLondon: c1870The twenty-fifth edition of Julia Corner’s charmingly illustrated guide to grammar, blending story, puzzles, and the playful “Game of Consequences” for young learners. -
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. -
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. -
1909 Ginger & PicklesLondon: 1909An excellent first edition, first printing of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter about a shop run by a cat and a dog, complete with her iconic colour illustrations. -
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1890 The Nursery "Alice"London: 1890A signed presentation copy of the first edition, second issue of this unique abridgement of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale, illustrated throughout with vibrant chromolithographs. Inscribed to a personal friend of Carroll's. -
1855 Les Anges de BontéParis : 1855A delightfully illustrated and very scarce French novel surrounding the good deeds carried out by "Les Anges de Bonte", or "The Angels of Good". -
1791 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1791An early illustrated edition of Daniel Defoe's captivating and very popular adventure novel, this copy being illustrated with twelve striking plates. -
1805 Original Poems for Infant Minds by Several Young PersonsLondon: 1805A vanishingly scarce copy of the third edition of this volume of poems for children, featuring works by Jane and Ann Taylor, O'Keeffe, and others, including the classic poem “My Mother.” -
1913 The Hungarian Fairy BookLondon: 1913A handsome example of the first edition of Nandor Pogany's scarce volume of Hungarian fairy tales, beautifully illustrated by his brother, Willy Pogany. -
c1897 Seven Little AustraliansLondon: c1897A classic Australian children's novel from English-born Australian author Ethel Turner. -
1895 The Red True Story BookLondon: 1895The first edition of this illustrated collection of true stories from history, edited by Scottish writer Andrew Lang. -
1882-1919 A Collection of Decorative Children's BooksLondon: 1882-1919A charming selection of children's books, including historical and pious stories from authors such as E. Everett-Green and Jennie Chappell. -
1903 The One in the Middle and Other StoriesLondon: 1903A very scarce Edwardian short-story collection for young readers, written by Emily M. Bryant. -
1872 Twyford Hall or Rosa's Christmas Dinner, and What She Did with ItEdinburgh : 1872A very scarce copy of this children's Christmas novel by Charles Bruce. -
1934 Little Folks' Book of Coloured PicturesLondon: 1934A charming Thomas Nelson picture book with twelve full-colour plates by beloved illustrators like Mabel Lucie Attwell and Lawson Wood, affixed to seven thick card boards. -
1913 Little Folks: The Young People's MagazineLondon; New York; Toronto; Melbourne: 1913A richly illustrated 1913 children’s magazine from Cassell, blending stories, poems, puzzles, and color plates. -
1878-1885 R. Caldecott’s Picture BooksLondon: 1878-1885A first edition collection of all sixteen charming children's books from Randolph Caldecott's beautifully colour illustrated 'picture books' series, a rare to see complete set. -
1930 The Christopher Robin Birthday BookLondon: 1930A lovely first edition of this unmarked Christopher Robin Birthday Book, pairing Shepard’s classic Pooh-era illustrations and Milne’s quotes with space for personal notes, with the original unclipped dust jacket. -
c1953-1960 2vol Noddy at the Seaside & Cheer Up, Little Noddy!London: c1953-1960Two delightful children's stories featuring the character of Noddy from Enid Blyton. -
1915 Aesop's Fables Retold for ChildrenLondon; Edinburgh; Dublin; New York: 1915A lovely retelling of Aesop’s Fables by Elizabeth Hardie, designed to introduce children to these classic moral tales, with charming colour plate illustrations and frontispiece. -
1901 Sweet Blossom: A Picture Story Book for Little OnesLondon: 1901The first edition of this very scarce early 20th century juvenile work, charmingly illustrated throughout and in bright pictorial boards. -
1921 The Fairy Queen Story BookLondon: 1921A very scarce copy of this illustrated children's story book full of fantastical tales and bright images. -
1889 The Nursery "Alice"London: 1889Illustrated throughout with vibrant chromolithographs, this is the scarce first edition, first issue of this unique abridgement of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale. -
c1905 Struwwelpeter Or, Merry Stories and Funny PicturesLondon: c1905An English edition of this popular German children's book written and illustrated by Heinrich Hoffmann. -
c1905 Struwwelpeter Or, Merry Stories and Funny PicturesLondon: c1905An English edition of this popular German children's book written and illustrated by Heinrich Hoffmann. -
1940 Tiger Tim's AnnualLondon: 1940A very scarce copy of this bright Tiger Tim's Annual for the year 1940, with illustrations throughout.