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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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2000-2001 2 Vols The Wind Singer; Slaves of the MasteryLondon: 2000-2001The first two instalments of William Nicholson’s acclaimed young-adult fantasy trilogy 'The Wind on Fire', signed by the author and complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
2009 Eragon's Guide to AlagaesiaLondon: 2009A delightful illustrated guide to the world of Alagaesia within Paolini's best-selling fantasy series. -
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2004 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2004A lovely signed, second edition copy of this popular mystery novel, signed by the author to the title page. -
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2005 2vol Dark Tales of Time and SpaceKing's Lynn: 2005First-edition signed set of Sean Wright's young-adult science-fiction-fantasy classic. -
1958 Boy's Own Paper (Vol 80 No. 6-12) Biggles Buries a Hatchet Complete SerialLondon: 1958Seven issues of 'Boy's Own Paper', containing the complete pre first book edition serial run of 'Biggles Buries a Hatchet' from W. E. Johns. -
1955-1957 Adventure Bound; Adventure UnlimitedLondon: 1955-1957Two thrilling first edition works of children's adventure fiction from W. E. Johns, illustrated throughout and following a group of children as they search for lost treasure in South America. -
1951-1953 A Collection of W. E. Johns' 'Biggles' Novels ('Flying Jacket' Series)London: 1951-1953A smart collection of Biggles novels from this 'Flying Jacket' series of editions. All complete with the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1952-1963 A Collection of Biggles NovelsLondon: 1952-1963A bright collection of six Biggles adventure novels from W. E. Johns, including a first edition of 'Biggles Flies to Work'. -
1949-1964 A Collection of First Edition Biggles NovelsLondon; Leicester : 1949-1964A selection of first edition 'Biggles' adventure novels from English novelist and WWI pilot W. E. Johns, complete with the original dust wrappers. -
1943-1961 Thirteen First Edition Biggles NovelsLondon: 1943-1961A wonderful collection of thirteen thrilling adventure novels from Capt. W. E. Johns, all first editions about his much loved pilot 'Biggles'. -
1950 2vol Biggles Stories: The Cruise of the Condor and Biggles Flies AgainLondon: 1950Two charming editions on the iconic adventures from the heroic Biggles, including escapades into South America, hunting treasures and encountering spies. -
1949-1963 A Collection of W. E. Johns' Biggles Adventure NovelsLondon: 1949-1963A smart mixed-edition selection of W. E. Johns' popular air-adventure series, four of which are first impressions. -
1938 Ace HighLondon: 1938A lovely collection of heroic tales for children from W.E. Johns and fellow writing air veterans, inspired by their own service during the First World War. -
1949-1965 8vol A Collection of Biggles BooksLondon; Leicester: 1949A delightful collection of Biggles books with dust wrappers, including three first editions and two Children's Book Club editions. -
1893 Stories & Fairytales by Hans Christian AndersenLondon: 1893Charmingly illustrated throughout by Gaskin, this is a wonderful example of the two volume first English language translation of Andersen's tales by H. Oskar Sommer. -
1876 The Quiver of LoveLondon; Belfast: 1876An uncommon green cloth copy of this 1876 collection of Valentines poems, richly illustrated. -
c1910-c1930 Five Volumes from The Wonder Book SeriesLondon; Melbourne: c1910-c1930A charming collection of five volumes from The Wonder Book series, richly illustrated with colour plates and photographs, with three volumes complete with their original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1930 The Persian LadyLondon: 1930A charmingly illustrated first edition, in lovely condition, with original dust wrapper. -
1902 Just So Stories For Little ChildrenLondon: 1902A lovely copy of the first edition, second, October 1902 printing, bound in original red cloth pictorial boards. -
1928 Old Rhymes For All TimesLondon; Glasgow: [1928] dated from a copy held by the British LibraryA charming, and uncommon first edition, illustrated, and prefaced, by the author. -
1940 Walt Disney's FantasiaNew York: 1940The exceptionally vibrantly illustrated first edition of Deems Taylor's novelisation of Walt Disney's animated film 'Fantasia', a beautiful volume with tipped in colour plates. -
1937 Walt Disney's Mickey MouseCalifornia: 1937Charmingly illustrated throughout in colour, this is prominent animator David Tendlar's own copy of this scarce illustrated volume, retelling Disney's 'Silly Symphonies' shorts. -
c1934 Folio of Songs from Walt Disney's Famous Pictures: Mickey Mouse and Silly SymphonyNew York: c1934The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated publication of sheet music accompanying Disney's charming Silly Symphony animations. -
1938 Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven DwarfsNot Stated: 1938A charmingly illustrated edition of the Snow White tale, 'an authorized book of the Walt Disney movie' on linen leaves. -
1935 The "Pop-Up" Dick Tracy: The Capture of Boris ArsonChicago: 1935The first edition of this delightful and vibrant pop-up tale about the crime solving capabilities of detective Dick Tracy, illustrated in colour. -
1934 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookNew York: 1934The uncommon first edition of this wonderfully illustrated and pioneering interactive "Waddle Book", in the original dust wrapper. -
1896 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1896A nice copy of the 1896 edition in the original cloth, with a handsome armorial gilt design to the front board and spine and numerous black and white illustrations by Edmund J. Sullivan throughout. -
1992 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookBedford, MA: 1992A wonderfully illustrated facsimile edition of this interactive "Waddle Book" in which the well-known Disney characters come out and walk. -
1938 Mickey Mouse the Boat-BuilderNew York: 1938The scarce first edition of this charming children's picture book from Disney, produced to coincide with the release of their 1938 short film 'Boat Builders'. -
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2003-2004 5vol Set of Jesse Jameson TitlesLondon: 2003-2004A 5 volume set of first editions, first impressions, 4 in original, unclipped dust wrappers, and an unusual paperback duplicate. -
1934 Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad WolfPhiladelphia: 1934Illustrated throughout by the staff of the Walt Disney Studios, this is the charmingly illustrated first edition of Disney's illustrated Red Riding Hood. -
1933 The "Pop-Up" Mickey MouseNew York: 1933The first edition of this delightful and vibrantly illustrated pop-up book narrating the adventures of Mickey Mouse. -
1912 Robin Hood and the Men of the GreenwoodEdinburgh & London : 1912A delightful retelling of the classic Robin Hood Tale, with a frontispiece, illustrated title page, and 15 colour plates by Walter Crane. -
1954 Dan Dare Pilot of the FutureLondon: 1954Vibrantly illustrated with pop-up scenes throughout, this is the first edition of this scarce pop-up of the Dan Dare children's comics. -
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2004 Children of the LampLondon; New York; Toronto; Sydney; Auckland; Mexico City; New Delhi; Hong Kong: 2004A signed first edition, first impression, in excellent condition, and accompanied by rare promotional postcards. -
1895 The Red True Story BookLondon: 1895A delightful collection of historical narratives for children, with an illustrated title page and 18 plates.