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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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1939 An Experiment With St. GeorgeLondon: 1939A proof copy of this entertaining fantasy novel by J. W. Dunne. -
1935 The Story of the Drowsy DustmanLondon: 1935An exceedingly scarce children's tale written by Frank White from the point of view of "Podgie", with bright colour illustrations and a musical accompaniment. -
1903 In Search of The WallypugLondon: 1903The first edition of this very scarce instalment from G. E. Farrow's 'Wallypug' children's book series, with charming illustrations from Alan Wright. -
1904 The Wallypug in Fog-LandLondon: 1904The first edition of this instalment from G. E. Farrow's 'Wallypug' children's book series, with charming illustrations from Alan Wright. -
1889 Prince PrigioBristol: 1889The first edition of this fantasy story by the noted Andrew Lang, with charming illustrations by Gordon Browne. -
1907 The Adventures of DodoLondon: [1907]The first edition of this very scarce children's book about a talking dodo, by the noted G. E. Fisher, with charming illustrations by Willy Pogany. -
1904 Professor PhilanderpanLondon: 1904The first edition of this charming children's fantasy book by George Edward Farrow, with many illustrations by Alan Wright. -
1907 The Escape of the Mullingong: A Zoological NightmareLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this very scarce children's story from English author George Edward Farrow. -
1956 The Pogo PartyNew York: 1956A smart first edition of this humorous comic from American animator and cartoonist Walter Kelly Jr. -
1905-1906 Horner's Pocket LibraryLondon: 1905-1906Issues 280 to 295 of the early twentieth century children's periodical 'Horner's Pocket Library, a pioneering work of children's publishing. -
c1910 Nancy's Wonderful AdventuresLondon: c1910A very scarce first edition of this charming children's book from Charles S. Bayne. -
1907 Tales of a Fairy CourtCollins Clear-Type Press: 1907The vibrantly illustrated scarce first edition of Andrew Lang's charming collection of fairy tales. -
1892 The Hundred Riddles of the Fairy BellariaLondon: 1892The very scarce first edition of this beautifully illustrated work of children's literature from Charles Godfrey Leland. -
1908 Children ForeverLondon: 1908A very scarce illustrated science-fiction adventure book, set on a Counter-Earth with inhabitants that become immortal at the age of fifteen. -
1877 Our Trip to BlunderlandEdinburgh: 1877The first edition of Jean Jambon's scarce imaginative children's book, with beautiful illustrations by Charles Doyle. -
1926 The SeekersLondon: 1926A fine example of the first edition of this children's tale from H. E. Bates, in the original glassine. -
2003-2004 2vol The Amulet of Samarkand & The Golem's Eye: The Bartimaeus TrilogyLondon: 2003-2004The first edition, first impressions of the first two novels of the Bartimaeus Trilogy from British author Jonathan Stroud. -
2004 A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Trouble BeginsNew York: 2004This excellent boxed set contains the first three novels upon which its film adaptation, starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf, was based upon. -
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2003-2004 4vol Books One to Four of the Jesse Jameson SeriesLondon: 2003-2004A set of four first paperback edition volumes from the Jesse Jameson fantasy series by British author Sean Wright, signed by the author. -
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2003-2006 5vol Books One to Five of the Jesse Jameson SeriesLondon: 2003-2006A set of five limited edition, signed volumes from the Jesse Jameson fantasy series by British author Sean Wright. -
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2006 Jesse Jameson and the Stonehenge of SpelfindialLondon: 2006A very smart limited edition of this charming children's fantasy novel from the Jesse Jameson series by British author Sean Wright, with a hand-drawn illustration from the author. -
2002 Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized AutobiographyNew York: 2002A very fine first edition, first printing of this fictional "autobiography" of author and character, Lemony Snicket, with the fine dust wrapper. -
2004 The Golem's Eye: The Bartimaeus TrilogyNew York: 2004A very smart first US edition of the second volume from the Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud, signed by the author. -
2003 The Golem's Eye: The Bartimaeus TrilogyNew York: 2003A very smart uncorrected proof of the second volume from the Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud. -
2002 Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized AutobiographyLondon: 2002An excellent first UK edition, first printing of this fictional "autobiography" of author and character, Lemony Snicket. -
2006 Ptolemy's Gate: The Bartimaeus TrilogyNew York: 2006A very smart uncorrected proof of the final volume from the Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud. -
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2003 The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus TrilogyNew York: 2003A very smart first US edition of the first volume from the Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud, signed by the author. -
2003-2004 The Spiderwick Chronicles Books 1-3: Special Advance Reviewer CopiesNew York: 2003-2004A desirable set of two very scarce special advance reviewer copies for the first three books of 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'. -
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2005 The Cry of the IcemarkSomerset: 2005A very smart first edition, first impression of the first novel in the Icemark Chronicles from British author Stuart Hill, signed by the author. With the original slip case. -
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2004 The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus TrilogyLondon: 2004A very smart signed and numbered collector's edition of the first volume from the Bartimaeus Sequence by Jonathan Stroud, signed by the author. -
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2003-2006 3vol The Lionboy TrilogyLondon: 2003-2006The first editions of this exciting children's trilogy from Louisa Young and her daughter, signed by the author. -
2000-2001 3vol Kit's Wilderness, Heaven Eyes, and Skellig AudiobooksLondon: 2000-2001Three very smart first edition audiobooks of the works of British author David Almond, for children and young adults. -
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2003-2004 The Spiderwick Chronicles with Scarce Promotional Trading CardsLondon: 2003-2004A fine set of signed first UK editions of popular children's fantasy series, 'The Spiderwick Chronicles', together with the scarce promotional trading cards. -
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1999 The Bad Beginning and The Reptile RoomNew York: 1999A sought after advance copy of the first two novels in the 'Series of Unfortunate Events', signed by the author. -
1998-2003 3vol Skellig Uncorrected Proof, First Hardback Edition, & Skellig the PlayLondon: 1998-2003Three very smart editions of Skellig, the award-winning children's story from British author David Almond. -
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2003-2004 The Amulet of Samark and The Golem's Eye, with a Signed Publisher's AdvertisementLondon: 2003-2004Uncorrected proof copies of the first two novels in the Bartimaeus Sequence, with 'The Amulet of Samarkand' signed by the author. Also present is a signed poster advertising the novels.