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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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1892 AlineLondon: 1892A beautiful copy of this very scarce novel for young readers, complete with plates throughout. -
c1825 An Abridgement of Scripture History; Consisting of Lessons from the Old TestamentLondon: c1825A smart new edition of this scarce religious study for children from British writer Sarah Trimmer. -
1892 A Boy's WayLondon : 1892The very scarce first edition of this novel from English children's author Ismay Thorn, complete with plates of illustrations. -
1834 Les Souvenirs de l'Enfance, ou, Les Confidences Instructives et AmusantesParis: 1834A very scarce first edition of this charming children's novel by Madame de Flesselles, an illustrated novel, in the original French. -
1904 The Lights of Upton PointLondon: 1904A very scarce novel set in a small fishing town, bound in pleasing decorative cloth and with plates. -
1858 Fred Markham in Russia; or, The Boy TravellersLondon: 1858The very scarce first edition of this W. H. G. Kingston adventure novel, complete with seven illustrated plates. -
1948-1952 Illustrated Biggles BooksLondon: 1948-1952A very smart set of four adventure books following fictional pilot hero "Biggles", in the publisher's uniform dust wrappers and illustrated throughout. -
c1954 Biggles Novels from the Kingston Library SeriesLondon : c1954A complete set of the Kingston Library 'Biggles' books that were republished from 1954-1955, all with the bright original dust wrappers. -
1943 Biggles & Co.Toronto: 1943The first Canadian edition of this exciting adventure featuring Biggles, written by W. E. Johns, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1943 Biggles in the BalticToronto: 1943The first Canadian edition of this thrilling Biggles adventure by W. E. Johns, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1943 Biggles Flies EastToronto : 1943The very scarce, first Canadian edition of this thrilling adventure by W. E. Johns, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. -
1943 Biggles Defies the SwastikaToronto: 1943The first Canadian edition of this thrilling adventure by W. E. Johns, with the original, unclipped dust wrapper and illustrations by Howard Leigh and Alfred Sindall. -
1959-1961 Boy's Own CompanionLondon: 1959-1961Three bright volumes from this prolific boy's magazine, filled with short stories, puzzles and more. -
1955-1965 Biggles Omnibus BooksLondon : 1955-1965An excellent selection of short stories detailing the adventures of pilot hero "Biggles", including a first edition copy of the 'The Biggles Adventure Omnibus'. -
1983 The Pop-Up White HouseNew York: 1983An interesting pop-up book depicting the iconic White House, with fully illustrated interiors and paper dolls and accessories. -
1943 Biggles Sweeps the DesertToronto: 1943The first Canadian edition of this Biggles adventure novel, with illustrative plates and the publisher's unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1955-1958 3vols Daily Mail Boys AnnualLondon: 1955-1958Three smart Boys Annuals from the Daily Mail, with the original dust wrappers. -
1960 The Biggles Book of HeroesLondon: 1960The second impression of this entertaining book of heroic figures told from the point of view of Biggles, the fictional adventurer created by W. E. Johns. -
c1967 Biggles NovelsLondon : c1967A bright collection of flying adventure books featuring the popular fictional pilot "Biggles", all in the publisher's pleasing dust wrappers. -
1897 La Petite Rose: Histoire Pour Les Petites Gilles de Cinq a Sept AnsToulouse: 1897A smart third edition of this very scarce fictional guide for young girls, in the original French. -
c1942 Bookano StoriesLondon: c1942A scarce number of Bookano stories, an entertaining volume of short tales and poems, complete with five colourful pop-ups. -
2012 Discovering King's Cross: A Pop-Up BookLondon: 2012A smart first edition of this charming pop-up book on King's Cross Station in London. -
c1900 Only a Bunch of CherriesLondon: c1900A very scarce copy of one of Emma Marshall's popular children's stories, with illustrations throughout. -
1888 Tempted, or The Old Lady's PrizeLondon: 1888The first edition of this scarce children's fiction set in a seminary for young ladies. -
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1998 Elefant ByggepladsNone: 1998A wonderfully unique piece of artwork depicting a group of elephants constructing a tower of cards, drawn by Peter Lautrop, with a pop-up element incorporated by Kristine Suhr, signed by both artists. -
1867 Little Ladder to Learning About Animals and Their UsesLondon: 1867An uncommon children's educational book comparing various animals, illustrated throughout with detailed engravings. -
1915 The Boy Allies on the North Sea PatrolNew York: 1915The first edition of this adventure novel for boys, published during the First World War, in the uncommon original dust wrapper. -
1955 Santa's Merry CarnivalNot Stated: 1955An intricate pop-up book depicting Santa's Merry Carnival, charmingly illustrated throughout, by Dorothy King. Housed in the original pictorial box. -
c1935 Hans Andersen's Fairy StoriesLondon: c1935A charming Bookano volume of the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated with striking colour pop-ups. -
c1947 Bookano Stories No. 14London: c1947A scarce volume of 'Bookano Stories', an entertaining collection of tales, illustrated with five colourful pop-ups. -
1905 The Darlings of the NationsLondon: 1905A scarce children's history work following a young boy's conversations with the portraits of famous figures. -
c1935 Bookano Stories No. 2London: c1935An uncommon number of Bookano stories, an entertaining volume, illustrated with with five colourful pop-ups. -
c1945 Bookano Stories No. 12London: c1945A scarce number of Bookano stories, an entertaining volume, illustrated with with five colourful and striking pop-ups. -
1890 Tales of Daring and DangerLondon: 1890An early edition of this illustrated juvenile adventure novel in the beautiful decorative cloth binding. -
c1949 Bookano Stories No. 16London: c1949A scarce number of Bookano stories, an entertaining volume, illustrated with with five colourful pop-ups. -
c1937 Bookano Stories Number 4London: c1937A popular number of Bookano stories, an entertaining volume, illustrated with with five colourful pop-ups.