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Children's
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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1869 The Child's Picture Book Of Domestic AnimalsLondon: [1869]The first edition of this very scarce animal picture book for children, with fantastic chromolithograph plates throughout. -
2004 6vol The Swallows and Amazons AdventuresLondon: 2004A smart six volume set of the new edition of Ransome's adventure series Swallows and Amazons, with the original slip case. -
1910 The Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales From the Old FrenchLondon: [1910]Edmund Dulac's stunning illustrated edition of the beloved fairy tale 'The Sleeping Beauty', among other famous tales, with Dulac's brilliant colour plates. -
1894 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1894A lovely prize-bound edition of Thomas Hughes's beloved fictionalised account of life at Rugby School, with illustrations from Arthur Hughes and Sydney Prior Hall. -
1997-2007 The Harry Potter SeriesLondon: 1997-2007An excellent complete set of the wildly popular Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling, including four first impressions. -
1852 The Church Missionary Juvenile Instructor for the Year 1852London: 1852The first edition of the 1852 publication of this annual work work aimed at engaging England's youth with the work of the Church Missionary Society. -
c1950 Goldilocks and the Three BearsLondon: c1950An uncommon and unique peepshow volume depicting this beloved fairy tale through colourful pop-ups. -
1904 Puss in the CornerBoston: 1904The first edition of this charming children's tale about a group of kittens, authored and illustrated by Edith Francis Foster. -
1883 Rhyme? And Reason?London: 1883The first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of poems from beloved Victorian era children's author Lewis Carroll. -
1946 Cat O'Nine LivesLondon: 1946The vanishingly scarce first edition of this charming children's tale about a cat, illustrated by the prominent 20th century poster designer Tom Eckersley. -
1939 Donald & Pluto: Movie Book in Five ReelsLondon: 1939The first UK edition of this scarce Walt Disney Donald and Pluto movie book, featuring five flip books. -
1883 Play-Time: Sayings and Doings of Baby-LandLondon: 1883The very scarce first edition of this charming children's work from Edward Stanford, illustrated throughout in colour. -
![1951 プレイメート [Playmate]](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/5/954f1_249_.jpg)
1951 プレイメート [Playmate]Hiroshima City: 1951A vanishingly scarce 1951 issue of Japanese children's magazine 'Playmate', published in Hiroshima City in 1951, only six years after the atomic bomb was dropped. -
1892-1893 Gazette des Enfants, Journal HebdomadaireHarlem: 1892-1893A wonderful collection of sixty-nine issues of the charming children's periodical 'Gazette des Enfants', beautifully illustrated with chromolithographic plates. -
1895 Opposite Neighbours and Other StoriesLondon: 1895The first edition of this charming collection of children's tales by Mrs. Molseworth, illustrated in colour by Walter Jenks Morgan. -
1862-1863 The Child's Companion and Juvenile InstructorLondon: 1862-1863Two volumes of these editions of the Child's Companion from the Religious Tract Society, full of stories and illustrations for young readers. -
1966 The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books 1566-1910: A CatalogueToronto: 1966A smart corrected edition of this catalogue of The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books. -
1905 The Songs of Father Goose for the Kindergarten, the Nursery, and the HomeIndianapolis: 1905A charming collection of verses and music for young children, with illustrations throughout. -
c1950 Lies und Puppi Hans und StruppiMunchen: c1950A very smart copy of this brightly illustrated children's book, in the original German. -
1865 Little Songs For Me to SingLondon: 1865A scarce collection of children's songs, put to music by Henry Leslie, the first edition of this work illustrated by Millais. -
c1930 Hollebolle GijsNetherlands: c1930A vanishingly scarce colouring book version of Dutch nursery rhyme, 'Hollebolle Gijs'. -
1951 Kleiner Bruder grobe WeltOldenburg : 1951A delightful German children's book about the life of a younger brother. -
1925 Becassine AlpinisteParis: 1925A smart copy of this 'Becassine' album, offering a series of this iconic French comic strip from La Semaine de Suzette. -
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2001-2002 A Collection of Signed 'Roman Mysteries' BooksLondon: 2001-2002A delightful trio of signed books from Caroline Lawrence's 'Roman Mysteries' children's series. -
c1900 Jumpy and CuddlesLondon: c1900A very scarce copy of this brightly illustrated children's story from Dean & Sons. -
c1920 Toy TalesLondon: c1920A very smart Collins' Bumper story book, offering a series of illustrated children's tales. -
1887 Footsteps of JesusLondon: 1887A very scarce first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of children's stories from the Bible. -
1906 The Shy Cousins Story BookLondon: 1906A smart first edition of this very scarce illustrated collection of short children's stories. -
1921 Old English Nursery SongsLondon: 1921A lovely illustrated book of children's nursery rhymes and their sheet music. -
1896 The Child WorldLondon: 1896A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of poetry for children from Gabriel Setoun. -
1882 The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and MarvelsLondon: 1882The illustrated 'Carmine Edition' of Richard Harris Barham's 'Ingoldsby Legends', in an attractive full morocco binding. -
1926 Pinocchio: The Story of a PuppetLondon: 1926A smart fourth impression of this illustrated edition of the story of Pinocchio the puppet. -
1928 The Red Book of Animal StoriesLondon: 1928A smart new impression of this illustrated collection of stories about creatures and animals both real and imagined, from Andrew Lang. -
1911 Rumbo Rhymes; or, The Great Combine: A SatireLondon: 1911A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated animal story from British writer Alfred C. Calmour. -
1888 The Children of the New ForestLondon: 1888A smartly bound copy of this illustrated children's book from Navy officer and novelist Captain Frederick Marryat. -
1912 The Zoo Conversation Book: Hughie's Second VisitLondon: 1912A vanishingly scarce copy of this illustrated children's zoology book wherein a boy's speaks with various animals.