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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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1965 Fleetfoot the FawnLondon: 1965The first edition of this very scarce children's pop-up book about a little fawn by George Theiner, illustrated in colour by Rudolf Lukes. -
1963 Pop-Up Railway Station: A Bancroft Pop-Up Model BookLondon: 1963A smart copy of this charming pop-up book for children telling stories of the railway. -
1912 Fables of La Fontaine with Moving PicturesLondon: 1912A very scarce English language edition of La Fontaine's 'Fables', illustrated with six moving plates in full working order. -
1945 Rainy Day's Adventures with Mother Goose in the Land of Nursery RhymesLondon: 1945A scarce first edition of this "something to-do" book of games, stories, and fold-out illustrations. -
1965 Los Pobla Dores Del ZooLondon: 1965The first Spanish language edition of this very scarce children's pop-up book about zoo animals, written by George Theiner and illustrated by Rudolf Lukes. -
1970 Die Schildkröte und ihre FreundeWien: 1970The scarce first German language edition of this charming children's pop-up book from anti-Communist Czech illustrator Rudolph Lukes. -
1963 A Visit to AnimaliaLondon: 1963The first edition of this scarce children's pop-up book about a visit to a mythical animal kingdom by George Theiner, with moving parts and coloured illustrations by Rudolf Lukes. -
1954 The Hopalong Cassidy Jump-up BookLondon: 1954A charming pop-up story featuring the popular fictional cowboy hero Hopalong Cassidy. -
1992 Mickey Mouse Waddle BookBedford, MA: 1992A wonderfully illustrated facsimile edition of this interactive "Waddle Book" in which the well-known disney characters come out and walk. -
1968 Elephant and His Friends; Cow and Her FriendsNew York: 1968The first edition of these two vibrantly illustrated children's pop-ups by anti-Communist Czech illustrator Rudolph Lukes. -
1987 The Stencil Book of NumbersLondon: 1987A brightly illustrated, first UK edition of Tony Tallarico's book of stencils aimed at teaching numbers. -
1978 Papa's Pizza, A Berenstain Bear Sniffy BookNew York: 1978A delightful 'scratch and sniff' children's book, in which Brother and Sister Bear help Papa Bear make a pizza. The reader can smell each ingredient by scratching the appropriate picture. -
1993 Mr. Popper's PenguinsNew York: 1993A smart first edition of the retelling of the charming children's book Mr. Popper's Penguins in pop-up book form. -
1955 Playing at HomeLondon: 1955The first edition of this very scarce novelty book, containing a charming tale by Enid Blyton, and six colourful scenes and paper dolls. -
1999 The Most Magnificent Invention Mansion: A Three Dimensional MysteryLondon: 1999A very smart first edition of this marvelous fold-out carousel with paper characters to play with. -
2009 Time Pirates: Kraken AttacksLondon: 2009A very smart first edition of this thrilling adventure story for children, with a folding carousel and paper figures to play with. -
1944 Night-NightNew York City: 1944A very scarce children's work, about animals falling asleep, a colourfully illustrated with with five moveable scenes. -
c1947 8192 Crazy People in One BookLondon: c1947A smart fifth impression of this interactive picture book for children. -
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1935 The FarmyardLondon: 1935A scarce volume of farmyard songs, with eight colourful cut-out scenes of animals. -
1946 The Farce of FashionLondon: 1946The first edition of this charming children's book displaying clothing and fashions throughout the centuries. -
1962 Pop-Up OrigamiJapan: 1962A charming volume of eight pop-up origami scenes, containing colourful origami animals. -
1969 The Story of Peter RabbitLondon: 1969A charming children's action book retelling Beatrix Potter's beloved tale, 'The Tale of Beatrix Potter'. -
c1950 Dina y TomBarcelona: c1950A charming children tale, in the original Spanish, a colourful and interactive work with paper clothes and a pop-up jack in the box. -
1965 The Magician's AnimalsLondon: 1965The first edition thus of this charming children's work, illustrated by Ludek Manasek with folding colour plates. -
c1960 2vol Little Red Riding Hood & Hansel and Gretel Listen and Play Story BooksU.S.A.: c1960Two smart marked proof and production copies of these charming pop-up books for children. Without the original record. -
c1940 Miss Muffet Pop-UpBurnley: c1940A very scarce pop-up book telling an expanded version of the fairy tale Little Miss Muffet, a colourful pop-up by Jean Walmsley Heap. -
c1950 Come to Life Stories No. 1London: c1950A smart first edition of this charming pop-up book for children, number one in the series. -
1962 KuzlatkaBratislava: 1962The first edition of this very scarce Czech language children's tale, which folds out into a charming house. -
1945-47 The 'New Playbook in Colour Photography' SeriesLondon: 1945-47A collection of five scarce children's books from the 'New Playbook in Colour Photography' series by Collins, with interchangeable coloured plates to create your own stories and images. -
1956 RitouParis: 1956The first edition of this very scarce French children's book, in which different outfits can be chosen for young boy Ritou. -
1951 Puppy Play HouseNew York: 1951A charming children's book, aiding the young in identifying dog breeds. -
c1950-6 Five H. A. Rey Folding Children's BooksLondon: c1950-6Five charming children's books by the author and illustrator Hans Augusto Reyersbach, with vibrant folding plates. -
1988 RedbirdNew York: 1988The first edition of this Braille children's book about a small airplane attempting a landing. -
1948 Jody's Wonderful DayLondon: 1948The first UK edition of this very scarce mid-century children's book by Meg Wohlberg, illustrated and with moving parts. -
1944 The Night Before ChristmasNew York: 1944A charming 1944 edition of classic tale 'The Night Before Christmas', with flaps and moving parts.