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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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1957-8 Rupert AnnualsLondon: 1957-58Two Rupert Bear annuals from the years 1957 and 1958, with Alfred Bestall's original illustrations. -
1959 Mr Hare Makes Stone SoupLeicester: 1959The first edition of this scarce Mr Hare anthology of stories by Muriel Holland, illustrated throughout. -
1958 Even the Cat Could TalkLeicester: 1958A very scarce collection of Wizard Winkle stories by Muriel Holland, the first edition of this illustrated work. -
1870 Les VacancesParis: 1870Am illustrated children's novel by the countess of Segur from her 'Fleurville' trilogy, written in French and bound by Carswell in half calf with cloth to the boards. -
1963-65 The Brownies and the Golden Hand, The Brownies and the PoniesLeicester: 1963-65Two smart first edition copies of Verily Anderson's 'Brownies' books, following a group of girls on adventures. -
1934-35 The Happy Company, and The Further Adventures of the Happy CompanyLondon: 1934-35Two very scarce comical novels for children by Hylton Cleaver, in their original colourful wraps. -
1928 The Black Opal: A Romance of Thrilling AdventureLondon: 1928A smart copy of this very scarce children's adventure novel, set in the Sargasso sea. -
1927 The Spreading Stain: A Tale for Boys and Men with Boys' HeartsNew York: 1927A very smart first US edition of this thrilling tale for boys and young men, with a colour frontispiece. -
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1962 What Did I See?New York : 1962A first edition of this charming children's book of weird and wonderful sights, signed by the author and published as part of a curated series. -
1930 By UndergroundOxford: [1930]A smart first edition of this very scarce fantasy tale by Algernon Blackwood. -
1889 The Child's Companion and Juvenile InstructorLondon: 1889The first of this edition of the Child's Companion from the Religious Tract Society, full of stories and illustrations for young readers. -
1936 The Terror of VilladongaLondon: [1936]The uncommon first U.K. edition of this exciting adventure novel by Geoffrey Household, an illustrated work set in Spain. -
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1914 ImaginaNew York: 1914A very smart first edition of this brightly illustrated children's work from New York socialite Julia Ellsworth Ford, the author's own copy signed by Percy MacKaye. -
1832 Songs, Divine and Moral, for the Use of ChildrenLondon: 1832A smartly bound copy of this collection of didactic poetry for children, with illustrations. -
1929 The Mountain of Mystery: A Tale of the Arabian DesertLondon: 1929A publisher's file copy of the first edition of Kenlis Langley's vanishingly scarce children's science fiction novel, in the original dust wrapper. -
1972 Ride a Cock-Horse; And Other Nursery RhymesLondon: 1972A lovely copy of this charming collection of nursery rhymes, illustrated by the well-known artist Mervyn Peake. -
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1947 Aile D'Argent La MagiqueParis: 1947A signed first edition of Philippe de Rothschild's very scarce children's work, illustrated throughout by Eliane Bonabel. -
1927 Over the MoonLondon: 1927The beautifully illustrated first edition of this collection of children's tales by M. A. Peart, in the very scarce dust wrapper. -
1945 Captain Slaughterboard Drops AnchorLondon: 1945A colourfully illustrated comical tale by Mervyn Peake, the first edition of this work with colour illustrations. -
1967 Captain Slaughterboard Drops AnchorLondon: 1967A smart edition of Mervyn Peake's first published work, a colourfully illustrated yet darkly humorous children's tale. -
1936 A Little Book of Old RhymesLondon: 1936A smart first edition of this charmingly illustrated collection of rhymes for children. -
1828 The History of Sandford and MertonChiswick: 1828A smart copy of the first volume of this best-selling children's book from British author Thomas Day. -
1934 King Arthur's Knights: The Tales Retold for Boys and GirlsLondon: 1934A wonderfully illustrated collection of tales surrounding King Arthur's Knights, retold by Henry Gilbert. -
1899 Eileen's Journey: History in FairylandLondon: 1899A beautiful example of the 'popular edition' of Ernest Arthur Jelf's work of children's fantasy fiction, in the original 19th century dust wrapper. -
1877 Cloudland and ShadowlandLondon: 1877The second edition of John Thackray Bunce's charming and scarce collection of fantastical children's tales. -
c1910 In Fairyland: Tales Told AgainLondon: c1910A smart copy of this scarce collection of children's stories, with colourful illustrations throughout. -
1871 Beeton's Historical Romances, Daring Deeds, and Animal StoriesLondon: [1871]A very scarce anthology of tales edited by Samuel Orchart Beeton, an illustrated collection of entertaining stories. -
1968 The Magic FingerLondon: 1968The first UK edition of Roald Dahl's charming children's novel, about an eight-year-old girl with special powers. -
1981 George's Marvellous MedicineLondon: 1981A fine first edition of Roald Dahl's beloved children's novel about a boy named George, who replaces his grandmother's medicine with a hazardous concoction. -
1910 Peter Trawl: The Adventures of a WhalerLondon: 1910A bright copy of this thrilling tale of Peter's adventures at sea, with colour illustrations by James Durden. -
1899 The Smugglers Of Barnard's HeadLondon: 1899A superb copy of this scarce and adventurous tale for young readers, by Paul Creswick, notable for 'Robin Hood and His Adventures'. -
1908 With Airship and SubmarineLondon: 1908A first edition copy of this exciting adventure novel by Harry Collingwood, with illustrations throughout. -
1880 Yellow-Cap and Other Fairy-Stories For ChildrenLondon: 1880The first edition of this very scarce anthology of children's tales by Julian Hawthorne, a charming collection in the original cloth. -
1896 For Honour Not HonoursLondon: 1896A lovely copy of this scarce and thrilling tale for young readers by Royal Navy surgeon William Gordon Stables. -
2007 The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Collection of Wizarding Fairy-TalesLondon: 2007Sotheby's special auction catalogue focusing solely on their sale of J. K. Rowling's unique handmade manuscript of 'Tales of Beedle the Bard'.