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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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1907 The Cock, The Mouse and the Little Red HenLondon: 1907A smart first UK edition of this brightly illustrated retelling of a European fable for children. -
1883 Little Pinafore's Scrap BookLondon: [1883]The first edition of this very scarce scrapbook for children by Eliza F. Manning, a charming Victorian colouring book. -
1928 All Play: Stories and Pictures for the Little OnesLondon: 1928A charming collection of children's stories, with illustrations throughout. -
1863 The Stories That Little Breeches ToldLondon: 1863The first edition of this charming tale for children by Charles Bennett, illustrated with hand-coloured plates. -
c1914 Cerdic the SaxonWarwick: c1914A smart first edition of this very scarce illustrated children's book on the adventures of Cerdic the Saxon. -
1907 Thirty Old-Time Nursery SongsLondon: 1907The first edition of this charming collection of nursery rhymes set to music, illustrated throughout in colour. -
1892 Playhours and Half-Holidays or Further Experiences of Two SchoolboysLondon: 1892A first edition of this collection of short stories following the adventures of two schoolboys, from English author and priest John Christopher Atkinson. -
1882 The Hey Diddle Diddle Picture BookLondon: [1882]The first edition of this charming collection of nursery rhymes, brightly illustrated throughout by Randolph Caldecott. -
1906 The Railway ChildrenLondon: 1906An extremely scarce and sought-after first edition of E. Nesbit's beloved children's tale, with the original, charming illustrations by C. E. Brock. -
1846 Evenings at Home; Or, the Juvenile Budget OpenedLondon: 1846The sixteenth edition of this charming collection of miscellaneous pieces for 'the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons', by Aikin and Barbauld. -
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1896 Butterscotia, or A Cheap Trip to Fairy LandLondon: 1896A very scarce Limited Edition of Edward Abbott Parry's charming children's tale, illustrated throughout and signed by the publishing house. -
1934 For A Little Child Like MeLondon: 1934This scarce, twentieth-century Christian children's book, replete with delightful illustrations by Horace J. Knowles. -
1907 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1907The first Rackham edition of Lewis Carroll's timeless children's tale, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. -
1946 Night Cargoes: A Smuggling StoryLondon: 1946The very scarce first edition of this thrilling smuggling story set in the 18th century. -
1913 Children in Verse: Fifty Songs of Playful ChildhoodLondon: 1913A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of children's verses. -
1929 The Meeting-Pool: A Tale of BorneoLondon: 1929The first edition of this delightfully illustrated collection of short stories for children, surrounding topics discussed in a jungle in Borneo, at The Meeting Pool. -
1946 WheelsLondon: 1946The scarce first edition of this vibrantly illustrated children's book about vehicles with wheels. -
2010 Four TalesLondon: 2010A collection of fairy tales by the popular author of the 'His Dark Materials' series, in the original dust wrapper and illustrated by Peter Bailey. -
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2005 Corby FloodLondon: 2005A fine signed first edition of this children's book, complete with the excellent dust wrapper that folds out to a poster. -
2004 The Scarecrow and His ServantLondon: 2004A smart first edition of this charming illustrated children's story from Philip Pullman. -
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2005-2008 2vol Celandine & Winter WoodLondon: 2005-2008Two smart first edition from the Touchstone Trilogy by British author and artist Steve Augarde, Celandine is signed by the author. -
2003-2008 2vol Inkheart & InkdeathLondon: 2003-2008Two very smart first translated English editions of these children's adventure stories from German author Cornelia Funke. -
2004 Dragon RiderSomerset: 2004A very smart first translated English edition of this illustrated children's adventure story from German author Cornelia Funke. -
1919 Mon Arithmetique, J'apprends a Compter Un! Deux! Trois!Paris: 1919A delightfully illustrated French language children's guide to mathematics and learning to count. -
1884 Goosey GanderLondon: 1884The first edition of this charming children's tale, illustrated with vibrant chromolithographs. -
1861 Chrysal; or, A Story With an EndLondon: 1861A very scarce children's fantasy novel by Frances Freeling Broderip, the first edition of this illustrated work. -
1864 Mr. Wind and Madam RainLondon: 1864The uncommon first English language edition of this charming nursery tale by Paul de Musset, illustrated throughout. -
1909 The Love FamilyLondon: 1909The very scarce first edition of Spielmann and Moore-Park's charming children's work about the adventures of Cupid and his family. Stamped 'Presentation Copy'. -
c1920 3vol The Children's Library of the Saints: Saint Theresa, Saint Dunstan, & Saint PatrickLeeds: c1920Three scarce issues of The Children's Library of the Saints from English preacher Rev. W. Guy Pearse, with illustrations. -
1890 Wanted - A King; or How Merle set the Nursery Rhymes to RightsLondon: 1890A first edition of this charming fantasy story for children, complete with illustrations throughout. -
1898 The Legend of the Silver Cup and Other Stories for ChildrenLondon: 1898A very scarce first edition of this magical short-story collection for children, with illustrations. -
1922 Grimm's Fairy TalesPaisley: 1922A scarce edition of this illustrated collection of fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm. -
1920 Tales from the Arabian NightsLondon: 1920A smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of Middle Eastern folktales, designed for younger readers. -
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2003-2004 The Spiderwick Chronicles with Trading Cards, Activities and T-ShirtNew York : 2003-2004A wonderful collection of books and merchandise for 'The Spiderwick Chronicles', including signed first editions, a t-shirt and scarce trading cards. -
1946 The Man With The Red UmbrellaLondon: 1946A charming children's tale written and illustrated by R. A. Brandt, the first edition, with the vanishingly scarce dust wrapper. -
1897 Stories from the Faerie QueeneLondon: 1897A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of fairy stories for children.