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    Tall tales and wonderful adventures await. We have beautifully illustrated books for children over many years past. Perhaps we have something you remember?
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    1. 1852 The Child's Companion and Juvenile Instructor. January, 1852.
      1852 The Child's Companion and Juvenile Instructor. January, 1852.
      London: 1852
      The first edition of the very scarce January 1852 issue of the children's periodical 'The Child's Companion and Juvenile Instructor'.
      £40.00
      Stock Code: 959F2
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    2. 1907 Tom Brown's School-Days
      1907 Tom Brown's School-Days
      London: 1907
      The Oxford edition of this illustrated school story from English author Thomas Hughes.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 959T35
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    3. 1886 [1885] The Dragon and the Raven
      1886 [1885] The Dragon and the Raven
      London: 1886 [1885]
      A very scarce first edition of this riveting historical adventure novel by G. A. Henty.
      £170.00
      Stock Code: 959P2
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    4. 1831 The New Year's Gift; and Juvenile Souvenir
      1831 The New Year's Gift; and Juvenile Souvenir
      London: 1831
      A charming collection of short stories for the New Year, edited by English writer Priscilla "Zillah" Maden Watts.
      £58.00
      Stock Code: 959T17
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    5. 1884 [1883] -1886 [1885] The Lion of the North; With Clive in India
      1884 [1883] -1886 [1885] The Lion of the North; With Clive in India
      London: 1884 [1883] -1886 [1885]
      The first editions of two scarce thrilling G. A. Henty children's historical adventure novels, illustrated throughout and in the publisher's decorative cloth bindings.
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 958F72
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    6. 1887 [1886] The Bravest of the Brave: Or with Peterborough in Spain
      1887 [1886] The Bravest of the Brave: Or with Peterborough in Spain
      London: 1887 [1886]
      The scarce first edition of this thrilling historical adventure by G. A. Henty, following a young British soldier fighting in the War of the Spanish Succession.
      £249.00
      Stock Code: 958F69
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    7. 1885 [1884] True to the Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence
      1885 [1884] True to the Flag: A Tale of the American War of Independence
      London: 1885 [1884]
      A lovely example of the very scarce first edition of G. A. Henty's thrilling novel about the adventures of a young man during the American War of Independence.
      £249.00
      Stock Code: 958F65
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    8. 1899 Cuthbert Hartington: A Tale of Two Sieges
      1899 Cuthbert Hartington: A Tale of Two Sieges
      London: 1899
      The very scarce first retitled edition of G. A. Henty's thrilling work of historical fiction, in a charming pictorial cloth binding.
      £295.00
      Stock Code: 958F64
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    9. 1888 [1887] Sturdy and Strong
      1888 [1887] Sturdy and Strong
      London: 1888 [1887]
      The very scarce first edition of this lesser known novel by Henty, complete with plates.
      £250.00
      Stock Code: 958P66
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    10. 1894-1902 8Vols Eight G. A. Henty Novels
      1894-1902 8Vols Eight G. A. Henty Novels
      London: 1894-1902
      A wonderful collection of eight thrilling adventure novels from G. A. Henty, illustrated throughout and in the publisher's original decorative cloth bindings.
      £450.00
      Stock Code: 958F63
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    11. 1887 [1886] A Final Reckoning
      1887 [1886] A Final Reckoning
      London: 1887 [1886]
      A very scarce first edition copy of this exciting G. A. Henty adventure novel set in Australia.
      £160.00
      Stock Code: 958P65
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    12. 1888 [1887] For the Temple
      1888 [1887] For the Temple
      London: 1888 [1887]
      A wonderful copy of the very scarce first edition of G. A. Henty historical adventure novel set during the First Jewish–Roman War.
      £395.00
      Stock Code: 958F62
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    13. 1891 [1890] A Chapter of Adventures
      1891 [1890] A Chapter of Adventures
      London: 1891 [1890]
      An illustrated first edition copy of one of Henty's exciting maritime adventure novels.
      £295.00
      Stock Code: 958P64
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    14. c1960 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
      c1960 The Tale of Little Pig Robinson
      London: c1960
      A charming Beatrix Potter volume, a colourfully illustrated work following the adventures of Little Pig Robinson.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 958P53
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    15. c1919 The Tailor of Gloucester
      c1919 The Tailor of Gloucester
      London: c1919
      A colourfully illustrated reprint of Beatrix Potter's charming tale of a tailor and his helper mice.
      £75.00
      Stock Code: 958P52
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    16. c1905 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
      c1905 The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
      London: c1905
      An early edition of this popular Beatrix Potter tale, a charming adventure colourfully illustrated in Potter's distinct style.
      £55.00
      Stock Code: 958P51
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    17. 1905 Everychild: A Book of Verses for Children
      1905 Everychild: A Book of Verses for Children
      Leeds; London: 1905
      The first edition of this very scarce anthology of verse for children, collected from the works of the most eminent poets.
      £145.00
      Stock Code: 958P40
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    18. 1905 Everychild: A Book of Verses for Children
      1905 Everychild: A Book of Verses for Children
      Leeds; London: 1905
      A very scarce anthology of verse for children, collected from the works of the most eminent poets.
      £140.00
      Stock Code: 958P39
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    19. 1907 A Little Book of Alphabets for Little Folks
      1907 A Little Book of Alphabets for Little Folks
      London: 1907
      The first edition of Tom R. Rigby's delightfully illustrated Edwardian juvenile work, used for teaching children the alphabet.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 958F36
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      1952 Well Done Secret Seven
      1952 Well Done Secret Seven
      London: 1952
      A bright signed presentation copy of the third of Enid Blyton's beloved 'Secret Seven' novels, in the original dust wrapper.
      £445.00
      Stock Code: 958F24
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    21. SignedSigned
      1950 The Rockingdown Mystery
      1950 The Rockingdown Mystery
      London: 1950
      A signed adventure novel for children by Enid Blyton, complete with illustrations by Gilbert Dunlop.
      £280.00
      Stock Code: 958P15
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    22. 1863 Masterman Ready; or, the Wreck of the Pacific
      1863 Masterman Ready; or, the Wreck of the Pacific
      London: 1863
      A smartly bound new edition of this robinsonade children's novel from Frederick Marryat, with illustrations.
      £59.00
      Stock Code: 958T11
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    23. 1941 Bulgy the Barrage Balloon
      1941 Bulgy the Barrage Balloon
      London: 1941
      The first edition of Enid Marx's scarce children's book, published during World War Two to educate children about barrage balloons and air attacks, with fantastic colour illustrations throughout.
      £250.00
      Stock Code: 957Z14
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    24. 1957-1964 A Collection of Mumfie Books
      1957-1964 A Collection of Mumfie Books
      London: 1957-1964
      A selection of sweet children's books featuring Mumfie the elephant by Katharine Tozer
      £98.00
      Stock Code: 957Y7
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    25. 1942-1949 11vol A Collection of Just William Stories
      1942-1949 11vol A Collection of Just William Stories
      London: 1942-1949
      A smart collection of Just William stories and adventures from English writer Richmal Crompton Lamburn, with illustrations.
      £235.00
      Stock Code: 957T11
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    26. 2003 Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis
      2003 Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis
      London: 2003
      An early impression of this Latin translation of the beloved first Harry Potter novel, complete with the unclipped dust wrapper.
      £49.00
      Stock Code: 957Y2
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    27. 1891 Rhymes of Childhood
      1891 Rhymes of Childhood
      Indianapolis: 1891
      A smart first edition of this collection of children's verses from American writer James Whitcomb Riley.
      £70.00
      Stock Code: 957T10
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    28. 1899 Dream Days
      1899 Dream Days
      New York and London: 1899
      A delightful volume of children's tales from British writer Kenneth Grahame, the second edition.
      £85.00
      Stock Code: 957T9
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    29. 2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
      2007 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
      London: 2007
      An excellent first edition of this record-breaking final instalment to the Harry Potter series, complete with the original variant adult dust wrapper.
      £120.00
      Stock Code: 957Y1
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    30. 1958-1962 2vol Astronomy for Entertainment & Physics for Entertainment: Book 2
      1958-1962 2vol Astronomy for Entertainment & Physics for Entertainment: Book 2
      Moscow: 1958-1962
      Two copies of these translated popular science books for the entertainment of children and young adults.
      £70.00
      Stock Code: 957T8
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    31. 1909 The Book of Friendship: Essays, Poems, Maxims & Prose Passages
      1909 The Book of Friendship: Essays, Poems, Maxims & Prose Passages
      London: 1909
      A smart first edition of this collection of short literary works on the theme of friendship, arranged by English author Arthur Ransome.
      £44.00
      Stock Code: 957T7
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    32. 1970 Mr. Rat Goes Out to Dinner; Mr. Toad Invites a Friend to Dinner; Mr. Toad Plays a Trick
      1970 Mr. Rat Goes Out to Dinner; Mr. Toad Invites a Friend to Dinner; Mr. Toad Plays a Trick
      London: 1970
      A very scarce set of children's books featuring Mr. Toad, his friend Mr. Rat and his arch-enemy Mr. Fox.
      £45.00
      Stock Code: 956Y32
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    33. 1957-1965 A Set of Enid Blyton Novels
      1957-1965 A Set of Enid Blyton Novels
      London: 1957-1965
      A pleasing trio of Enid Blyton's novels in the original unclipped dust wrappers, one of which is a first impression.
      £90.00
      Stock Code: 956Y29
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    34. 1930 Three Christmas Trees
      1930 Three Christmas Trees
      New York: 1930
      A delightful collection of Christmas short stories by Juliana Horatio Ewing, complete with the very scarce unclipped dust wrapper.
      £75.00
      Stock Code: 956Y28
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    35. c1940 Pictures to Colour with Crayons, Paints, or Chalks
      c1940 Pictures to Colour with Crayons, Paints, or Chalks
      London: c1940
      A very scarce colouring book for children, offering many different designs to be coloured in.
      £35.00
      Stock Code: 956P24
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    36. 1938 Babar at Home
      1938 Babar at Home
      London: 1938
      The first U.K. edition of the sixth Babar novel, a colourfully illustrated volume by Jean de Brunhoff.
      £70.00
      Stock Code: 956P23
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