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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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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. -
2003 The Amulet of SamarkandNew York: 2003An uncorrected proof of the first US edition of Jonathan Stroud's first novel in the Bartimaeus Sequence, about a teen magician and a thousand-year-old djinni. -
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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. -
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2005 Artemis Fowl: The Opal DeceptionLondon: 2005A very smart uncorrected proof copy of this exciting novel from the Artemis Fowl series by Irish author Eoin Colfer, signed by the author. -
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2005 Dark Tales of Time and SpaceNorfolk: 2005A very smart first edition of this chilling story for young adults from English author Sean Wright, signed by the author. -
1999-2004 A Series of Unfortunate EventsLondon: 1999-2004A set of the first eleven CD audiobooks for Lemony Snicket's popular series, read by the author and Tim Curry. -
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2003-2005 The Illmoor ChroniclesLondon: 2003-2005A fine collection of first editions from 'The Illmoor Chronicles', a wacky fantasy series for children, including two signed copies. -
2002-07 The Other Wind, Gifts, and, PowersLondon: 2002-07A superb set of three fantasy novels by Ursula K. Le Guin, including her finale to 'Earthsea'. -
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2003 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeLondon: 2003A superior first impression copy of Mark Haddon's influential and popular mystery novel, signed by the author. -
1929 Dudley and Gilderoy: A NonsenseLondon: 1929The first edition of Algernon Blackwood's whimsical novel that sees a cat and parrot set out to see the world. -
1947 Addams and Evil: An Album of CartoonsLondon: 1947The very scarce first UK edition of this 'Addams Family' comic, featuring Chas Addams' legendary macabre cartoons. -
1971 The Collector's Book of Children's BooksLondon: 1971A lovely first edition of this insightful guide to the collecting of children's books, with illustrations throughout. -
1929 The Thackeray AlphabetLondon: 1929The second impression of William Makepeace Thackeray's illustrated alphabet for children. -
1878 Juvenile MagazineNot Stated: 1878A scarce copy of this collection of articles and stories produced for a juvenile magazine. -
1825 The Death and Burial of Cock Robin: To Which is Added Pizzaro & AlonzoYork: 1825A charming and very scarce children's nursery rhyme, illustrated with vignette woodcuts. -
1972 Charlie and the Great Glass ElevatorNew York: 1972An excellent example of the first edition of Roald Dahl's sequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1898 Sisson and Parker's Recreative Drawing Book for Home or SchoolNottingham : c1898A vanishingly scarce children's drawing book from Nottingham educational publishers, Sisson and Parker. -
1991 Peter Rabbit's Other TaleLondon: 1991A delightful collection of illustrations by Beatrix Potter, accompanied by verses from her friend, Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. -
1835 Cruikshank at Home: A New Family Album of Endless Entertainment. Third Series.London: 1840The scarce first edition of the third series of Robert Cruikshank's charmingly illustrated anthology volume of humorous poems and tales. -
1927 Joy Street Poems: School EditionOxford: 1927The 'School Edition' of this charmingly illustrated 1920s volume of poems for children. -
1873 Wood Nuts From A Fairy Hazel Bush. Cracked For Little People.London: [1873]A delightfully illustrated, second edition of Jean D'Ensinge's book of fairy stories, a presentation copy from the author, inscribed to the front endpaper. -
c1938 Flower Fairies of the SummerLondon: c1938An attractive late 1930s edition of Cecily Mary Barker's third 'Flower Fairies' children's work. Beautifully illustrated and in the original dust wrapper. -
1898 Tails with a TwistLondon: 1898A charmingly illustrated series of poetry depicting the more fearful traits of various animals, written by Lord Alfred Douglas. -
1924 Peeps Into FairylandLondon: 1924The scarce first edition of Horace J. Knowles' magnum opus, a beautifully illustrated work depicting the magical world of fairyland. -
1902 The Boy's IliadLondon: 1902A first edition copy of this young reader's collection of myths and legends, written by Walter Copland Perry and illustrated throughout by Jacomb Hood. -
c1931 Sally Cocksure: A School StoryLondon: c1931A smart copy of this scarce school story from British author Ierne Plunket, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1956 The Voyages of Doctor DolittleLondon: 1956A smart twenty-second impression of this children's story following the classic character of Doctor Dolittle, with illustrations throughout. -
1963 Jumbo SpencerLondon: 1963The scarce first edition of Helen Creswell's children's novel about the school holidays of a child named Jumbo Spencer. -
c1920 The Bad Child's Book of Beasts and Cautionary Tales For ChildrenLondon: c1920Two imaginative and cautionary children's books by the French writer, Hilaire Belloc, with illustrations throughout by Basil Temple Blackwood. -
2001-2005 Artemis Fowl Novels, The Wish List and The SupernaturalistLondon: 2001-2005A stunning collection of first edition novels by Eoin Colfer, including the first four instalments of popular fantasy series, 'Artemis Fowl'. -
1968 William the SupermanLondon: 1968A smart first edition copy of Richmal Crompton's penultimate Just William novel. -
1918 Third Bubble Book: Singing GamesLondon: 1918The first edition of this charming children's work containing loosely inserted records of children's rhymes. -
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2000 The Amber SpyglassLondon: 2000A signed presentation copy of the third impression of the final work in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials' series. -
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1994 The DaydreamerLondon: 1994A signed presentation copy of Ian McEwan's children's work, illustrated by Anthony Browne. -
1964 Good Old Secret SevenLeicester: 1964The second impression of Enid Blyton's twelfth 'Secret Seven' novel. -
1957 The Silent PlanetLondon: 1957The first edition of this children's science fiction novel, in the scarce original dust wrapper.