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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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c1925 Saved at Sea: A Lighthouse StoryLondon: c1925A powerful Christian children's book from Amy Catherine Walton, illustrated with beautiful plates. -
1947 Die Heinzelmannchen von Köln, Das Lebende MarchenBonn: 1947A strikingly vibrantly illustrated German children's work, published shortly after their defeat in the Second World War. -
c1930 Barbara's Three WishesLondon: c1930A smart copy of this scarce illustrated novel for young girls, with the vanishingly scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1934 The "Pop-Up" Mother GooseNew York: 1934An early edition of this charming Harold B. Lentz's Blue Ribbon pop-up book, with three colour pop-up plates. -
1970 Sneeuwwitje en de Zeven DwergenPrinted in Singapore : 1970A very scarce Dutch pop-up adaptation of this infamous Brothers Grimm fairy tale, with striking coloured illustrations throughout. -
1980 The Fox, the Hare and the RoosterMoscow: 1980A vibrantly illustrated and scarce Russian children's pop-up book about the adventures of a fox, hare and rooster. Published in the USSR. -
c1935 Old Rhymes & New Stories, with Pictures That Spring Up in Model FormLondon: c1935A smart copy of this charming pop-up book for children, full of nursery rhymes and short stories. -
1961 Tip + Top at the ZooLondon: 1961A colourful pop-up book, showing six scenes of Tip and Top on adventures at the zoo. -
1947 Animal Lore and DisorderLondon: [1947]An entertaining work for children, a mix and match volume of twenty five animals, allowing the reader to create their own mythical creatures. -
c1950 3rd Dimension Picture Book with the Wonder SpectaclesLondon: c1950A very scarce 1950s non-fiction children's work, with 'wonder spectacles' that allow the photograph images to be viewed in three dimensions. -
1951 Hoppie the HopperChicago: 1951A colourful and unique uncommon volume following Hoppie the grasshopper on a series of exciting adventures. -
1940 For Freedom! A Panoramic Picture Story Book of Our Navy, Army & Air ForceLondon: 1940A charmingly illustrated and scarce World War II era pop-up book celebrating the work of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. -
c1940 Mother Goose, and, Babes in the WoodLondon: c1940Two very scarce Panto-Peep colourful works for children by Peter Patch, telling two classic folk tales. -
1983 The Pop-Up Book of Magic TricksLondon: 1983A scarce first edition pop-up book of magic tricks by Ron Van Der Meer. -
1962 Farm, and, GarageLondon: 1962Two uncommon pop-up colourful carousels, showing scenes at a garage and at a farm. -
1951 JannyAmsterdam: 1951A charming and very scarce Dutch children's work, in which different outfits can be chosen for young girl Janny. -
1990-4 Four National Geographic Action BooksWashington: 1990-4Four educational and interactive pop-up books for children on the natural world, with vibrant illustrations. -
1960 The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor, and, Alibaba and the Forty ThievesLondon: 1960Two lovely and colourfully illustrated pop-ups works retelling classic tales. -
c1953 Capt. Tar and the Three Little PrincessesLondon: c1953An uncommon moveable book by Ann Verrent and David White, a colourful story with eight moveable scenes. -
c1970 Roodkapje: Een Pop Up BoekNot Stated: c1970A very scarce production sample of this pop-up book of the classic children's tale Little Red Riding Hood, in the original Dutch. -
1996 Bugs Children's BooksLondon: 1996A great selection from the popular Bugs children's book series, with an array of pop-ups and fun interactive features. -
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1975 The Very First Christmas: The Story of the Nativity Adapted From the ScripturesMissouri : 1975A warm retelling of the Nativity, illustrated with beautiful pop-ups. -
2008 Space Travels Doctor WhoLondon: 2008A smart first edition of this interactive pop-up book following the adventures of Doctor Who. -
1982 Make Your Own World of the TheatreLondon: 1982A smart first edition of this book full of parts to build your own theatre, all you need is a pair of scissors and glue. -
1997 Father Tuck's Noah's Ark Panorama with Movable PicturesNew York: 1997A detailed illustrative panorama of Noah's Ark with movable animal figures. -
1968 Mister Tweedle's ToyshopLondon: 1968A smart copy of this very scarce carousel book of Mister Tweedle's Toyshop. -
c1970 Little Red Riding HoodNew York: c1970A very smart action book edition of this classic children's story, with colourful illustrations by Liz Dauber. -
1952 At The FarmLondon: 1952A smart copy of this scarce pop-up book for children, with a charming farmyard story. -
1898 Van Prinsesje tot Koningin[Haarlem]: 1898The first edition of this charming Dutch tale about the transformation of a princess into a queen, illustrated with folding chromolithographic plates. -
c1950 Prinsessa RuusunenNot Stated: c1950A smart copy of this very scarce pop-up book of the classic children's tale Sleeping Beauty, in the original Finnish. -
c1930 En El Parque Zoologico - Album Relieve No. 2Barcelona: c1930A smart pop-up book for children exploring the zoo gardens, in the original Spanish. -
1970 SoltempletSingapore [printed]: 1970An uncommon Tintin pop-up adaptation of 'Prisoners of the Sun' by Herge, with Danish text. -
c1954 Come and See the Fair; Holiday ExpressLondon: c1954Two smart and very scarce children's works by Ann Verrent, entries in Samspon Low's very scarce '4-Together Books' series. -
c1945 Holiday Week: Fun to Read and ColourLondon: c1945An uncommon colouring and reading book for children, following the holiday week of a young girl. -
1952 My Book of Funny FacesLondon: 1952A very scarce moveable book for children, showing six faces which can move in a variety of 'funny faces'.