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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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1909 Pinkie and the FairiesLondon: 1909The scarce first edition of this fairy play in three acts, written by W. Graham Robertson. -
1906 A Year of Songs for a Baby in a GardenLondon: 1906W. Graham Robertson's very scarce collection of songs for children; a first edition with lovely illustrations. -
1935 Models and NotesEssex: 1935A work which is both useful and unusual, intended to assist those preaching the gospel to children. -
c1960 Gloria in Excelsis DeoNot Stated: c1960An uncommon colourful pop-up nativity scene by the Czech artist Vojtěch Kubašta, a brilliant example. -
c1904 Donkey and FoalLondon: c1904A very scarce standing illustration of a donkey and her foal, a charming and colourful novelty work published by Raphael Tuck. -
1963 Annie the AnteaterBrighton: 1963A very scarce children's work, a charming and colourfully illustrated tale following a young anteater named Annie. -
1837 L'Histoire de France, Racontee aux EnfantsBrussels : 1837An attractively calf-bound copy of this charming history of France for young readers. -
1880 Ethel's Adventures in the Doll CountryLondon: 1880A smart copy of this charming children's story from English writer Clara Bradford, illustrated throughout. -
c1950 Widdecombe FairLondon: c1950A smart copy of this very scarce illustrated children's story written in verse. -
1906 En Gammal Djurvans Berattelser: Bilder Fran Londons Zoologiska TradgardStockholm : 1906A charming account of a trip to London Zoological Gardens from Swedish-British actor and writer, Albert Alberg, bound in beautiful gilt-decorated cloth. -
c1920 Shushila: A Child of the PlainsLondon: c1920A very scarce copy of this children's novel from English missionary and children's author Dorothea Sibella Batley. -
2008 2vol The Complete AliceLondon: 2008Two charming editions of the Alice stories from English author Lewis Carroll, with the original slip case. -
1901 The Book of NonsenseLondon: 1901A charming copy of Edward Lear's much-loved humorous Book of Nonsense, with one-hundred-and-ten illustrations. -
1895 Walter Stephen's CrownLondon: 1895A pleasing copy of this very scarce children's book, with religious themes throughout the heart warming story. -
1889 Japanese Fairy Tales: Vol. ITokyo: 1889A wonderfully illustrated collection of No. 1 to 6 from the Japanese Fairy Tale Series, translated by David Thompson. -
1886 Japanese Fairy Tales Series. No. 7: The Old Man & The Devils[Tokyo]: [1886]A beautifully illustrated copy of 'The Old Man & The Devils', the seventh story published as part of the Japanese Fairy Tale Series. -
1925 At Cousin Ada'sLondon: [1925]A very scarce first edition children's book about a young girl's time with her aunt by Ethel Heaton, with plates. -
1929 Grub-His TaleLondon: 1929The first edition of this charming, very scarce children's book about a little dog without a tail by Dorothy Faber, with illustrations throughout by Alan Wright. -
1879 Friendly Leaves: The Girls' Friendly Magazine for 1879London: 1879A scarce edition of Friendly Leaves: The Girls' Friendly Magazine for the year 1879, with various stories and illustrations. -
1935 The Cottage in the Wood and Other StoriesLondon: 1935A very scarce collection of children's stories with illustrations throughout. -
1948 Macmillan's Class-Books for Children of Eight 7. My Book of Distant LandsLondon: 1948A very scarce booklet from Macmillan's Class-Books for Children of Eight series of reading and writing books. -
1979 1000 MonstersNew York and London: 1979A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated interactive children's book. -
1889 Almanack for 1889London: 1889A charming miniature almanack for the year 1889 by Kate Greenaway, with delightful colour illustrations and poetical verses. -
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1937 The Family From One End Street and Some of Their AdventuresLondon: 1937A very very rare signed first edition of this important children's novel from Eve Garnet with her illustrations throughout -
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1947 The Adventures of Mr. Bumble the PolicemanLondon: 1947A very scarce first edition of this charming children's book following Mr. Bumble the policeman, signed by the illustrator. -
1987 The MarketLondon: 1987A very scarce children's pop-up book created by Rosemary Lowndes and Claude Kailer, with a pop-up market stall and paper dolls and accessories. -
1988 Dinosaur The Armoured Giants: A Dinosaur Jigsaw Picture Puzzle BookItaly: 1988A smart copy of this scarce dinosaur jigsaw puzzle book for children, with fascinating facts throughout. -
1937 This Year: Next YearLondon: 1937The first edition of this colourfully illustrated anthology of charming seasonal poems by Walter de la Mare. -
c1925 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: c1925A smart copy of Arthur Rackham's colourfully illustrated edition of J. M. Barrie's beloved children's work. -
c1940 Who's Who at the ZooStockport: c1940A vanishingly scarce children's book with illustrations that were created using a carbon offset production method which allows the reader to transfer the images to paper. -
1983 A Million Stories In Search of a Happy EndingLondon: 1983A very scarce choose your own adventure book for young children, with colour images throughout. -
1978 How the Zebra Got Its Stripes: A Collection of Stories and Pictures by the Children of KenyaLondon: 1978A scarce first UK edition of this collection of stories and pictures from the children of Kenya. -
1911 Heroic LegendsLondon: 1911An uncommon anthology of exciting legends told for children, colourfully illustrated throughout, in the original dust wrapper. -
1969 Animal Life in the AntarcticLondon: 1969The first edition of this very scarce illustrated book on Antarctic wildlife by F. D. Ommanney, in the original dust wrapper and illustrated in colour by Robert Gillmor. -
1985 The Walls of the Ancient KremlinRostov-on-Don: 1985A bright copy of this very scarce Russian pop-up book surrounding the history of the Kremlin. -
1932-1938 7vol The Modern Boy's AnnualLondon: 1932-1938Seven smart copies of The Modern Boy's Annual, filled with stories and articles for young readers.