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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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1944 Fix the ToysNew York: 1944A smart first edition of this interactive children's book from Dorothy N. King. -
c1960-1963 Doll's House; Wild WestLondon: c1960-1963Two delightful children's pop-up books which fold out into 360 degree panoramas. 'Doll's House' is in English, while 'Wild West' is Dutch. -
1951-1954 How We Travel; Long Live the Queen!; Dan Dare; Pop-Up Pictures of the CircusLondon: 1951-1954A collection of four charming 1950s children's pop-up books, on a variety of subject ranging from the circus to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. -
c1920 Wonder PieEngland: c1920A very scarce anthology of tales and poems for children, colourfully illustrated, including with two pop-ups. -
1963 Let's Go to the CircusLondon: 1963The first edition of this very scarce children's movable book, illustrated and designed by prominent paper engineer Rudolf Lukes. -
1977 2vol Uncle Tony's Farm & My HouseManchester: 1977Two smart first edition copies of these scarce panorama story books for children. -
1980 The Pop-UP Book of the CircusLondon: 1980A scarce first edition of this charming pop-up book of scenes from the circus. -
c1960 El Libro Dioramico: La Casita de AzucarBarcelona: c1960A vibrantly illustrated 1960s children's diorama by R. Sabates, adapting the tale of 'Hansel and Gretel' into Spanish, and naming them 'Perdito y Maruja'. -
1939-48 The Jolly Jump-UpsMassachusetts : 1939-48A nice set of five colourful pop-up books by Geraldine Clyne, following the Jump-Up family on exciting adventures. -
2011 Sounds of the Past Pop-Up Books: Wild West and KnightsSurrey: 2011A duo of very bright history pop-up books exploring the exciting scenes of old American West and the time of the knights. -
1989 Animals Showing OffNot stated : 1989A vibrant pop-up book demonstrating animals' unique movements and behaviours, from the National Geographic Society. -
1965 Jigsaw Story Book, The ZooLondon: 1965A very scarce activity book for children set in the zoo, containing colouring pages and a colourful jigsaw. -
1915 Song Time: A Book of Rhymes, Song, Games, Hymns and Other MusicLondon: 1915The first edition of this plentiful book of children's verses and sheet music for piano and voice. -
c1947 Farmyard Friends: Come to Life StoriesLondon: c1947A vibrantly illustrated and scarce children's first edition pop-up book set on a rural farm, following the interactions of the various animals that reside on it. -
c1950 сорока белобока White-Sided MagpieMoscow: c1950A very scarce folk nursery tale in Russian, a colourfully illustrated work with cut-outs. -
c1947 Farmyard Animals: Come to Life StoriesLondon: c1947A vibrantly illustrated and scarce children's first edition pop-up book set on a rural farm. -
c1960 Come to Life Stories No. 4: Hansel and Gretel, and Snow WhiteLondon: c1960A delightful children's pop-up book, containing two classic fairy tales, 'Snow White' and 'Hansel and Gretel'. -
1979 Baby Animals: A Kaleidoscope BookLos Angeles: 1979A beautifully illustrated "kaleidoscope" book, in which children can witness illustrations of baby animals transform into adults, by activating moveable wheels. -
1998 The Purple Mountain MonsterLondon: 1998A smart first edition of this very scarce whimsical pop-up book for children. -
1943 2vols Ginger's Adventures and Smoke and FluffLoughborough: 1943Two charming children's poetry books, with fun colour illustrations by A. J. Macgregor and the original dust wrapper to 'Smoke and Fluff'. -
c1970 Flying is Fun With Gulf AirSingapore: c1970A brightly illustrated pop-up book for children all about flying, from Gulf Air. In both English and Arabic. -
1971-1973 2vol And Miss Carter Wore Pink & Miss Carter Came With UsLondon: 1971-1973Two very smart first editions of these children's books with bright illustrations from English artist, Helen Bradley. -
1971-1978 4vol A Collection of Children's Edwardian Stories from Helen BradleyLondon: 1971-1978Four very smart children's books with bright illustrations throughout from English artist, Helen Bradley. -
1961-81 Eight Beatrix Potter TalesLondon: 1961-81A set of eight of Beatrix Potter's beloved children's tales, colourfully illustrated and enduring stories. -
1950 Blanche-Neige et Les Sept NainsParis: 1950A very scarce French language edition of the classic fairy tale, illustrated with moving plates after the illustrations of the 1937 Walt Disney classic. -
1951 2vols Cowboys and Indians in Pop-Up Action PicturesLondon: 1951Two colourful pop-up books, full of information regarding the history of cowboys and Native Americans, by Edward Joseph Dreany. -
c1924 The Wonder BuilderChicago: c1924A very scarce children's puzzle book, featuring five plates with small pieces that can be pushed out, muddled up, and reinserted. -
1885 Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLondon: 1885The seventy-fifth thousand of Lewis Carroll's beloved and highly influential work of children's literature, illustrated by John Tenniel. -
1950 The Boys Book of AdventureLondon: 1950A bright first edition of this gripping set of adventurous short stories, with the scarce unclipped dust wrapper. -
c1945 Paa Biltur Gennem Byen -Ny Opstilling Bog for BornKobenhaven [Copenhagen]: c1945A very scarce Danish children's work about a car journey through a city, vibrantly illustrated in colour. -
1880 The Merry Ballads of the Olden Time Illustrated in Pictures & RhymeLondon: 1880A charmingly illustrated collection of popular ballads for children, including 'Tom Thumb' and 'Sir Richard Whittington'. -
1940 The Modern Boy's AnnualLondon: 1940The 1940 edition of the heavily illustrated periodical, 'The Modern Boy's Annual'. -
1950 King Midas and the Golden TouchCincinnati: 1950A very scarce and colourful pop-up book retelling the story of King Midas, with illustrations by Esther Poth. -
1995 Arthur and the SwordNew York: 1995The first edition of this colourful illustrated retelling of an Arthurian legend, the author's presentation copy. -
1950 Pop-Up Train BookLondon: 1950The very scarce first edition of this delightful children's pop-up book, depicting the railway of the 1950s. -
c2005 The Christmas CarouselBridlington: c2005A unique musical carousel, a charming work which includes a festive tale and a moving carousel.