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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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1903 Children of the ArcticLondon: 1903An uncommon children's book capturing the adventures of Marie Ahnighito Peary, the daughter of famous polar explorers Robert and Josephine Peary. -
1924 Bill the MinderLondon: 1924Beautifully illustrated throughout with tipped in colour plates, and with the original dust wrapper, this work follows the adventures of Bill and his cousins as they meet a selection of interesting characters. -
1867 A Pretty Book of Pictures for the Little Masters and Misses, or, Tommy Trip's History of beasts and BirdsLondon: 1867A scarce limited edition of this children's book containing the story of Tommy Trip, as well as the description of various animals and poems. Illustrated throughout by Thomas Bewick, bound in full calf by Zaehnsdore. -
2014 La Couleur des Emotions: Un Livre Tout AnimeParis: 2014A very smart copy of this delightful pop up book for children exploring the colour of emotions, in French. -
1893-1920 A Collection of Young Adult FictionLondon: 1893-1920A smart selection of novels for young readers, including 'Ben-Hur', 'The Thirsty Sword' and 'Hans Brinker'. -
1888-1908 Wise and Otherwise; Will it Lift?; Grenfell of Labrador; Muriel Malone; or, From Door to DoorLondon: 1888-1908A pleasing collection of juvenile fiction and non-fiction works, from authors including Charlotte Murray and Isabella Macdonald Alden. -
1883-1912 The Crystal Hunters; The Madman and the Pirate; Away in the Wilderness; Life in the Red BrigadeLondon: 1883-1912A charming set of juvenile fiction, comprising three works by R. M. Ballantyne and one from George Manville Fenn. -
1923 The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Other Fairy TalesNew York: 1923A brightly illustrated collection of fairy tales, retold by English writer Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch. -
c1925 Collins' Children's Annual - Eleventh Year of IssueLondon: c1925The scarce eleventh issue of this children's annual from Collins' Clear-Type Press, an illustrated entertainment for children. -
1924 The Girl's Own AnnualLondon: 1924A smart copy of the forty-fifth volume of The Girl's Own Annual, edited by English journalist Emily Flora Klickmann. -
1948-1951 7vol The Animal Shelf SeriesLondon: 1948-1951A delightful collection of seven volumes from The Animal Shelf Series by British author and illustrator Ivy Lilian Wallace. -
c1910-1915 3vol The Ugly Princess, Scrappetty-Hop and Pearly-Top, & Hop O' My ThumbLondon: c1910-1915Three delightful children's miniature story books containing charming fairy tales. -
1962-1969 17 Vols Selected Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: 1962-1969A charming seventeen-volume collection of Beatrix Potter tales in their original dust wrappers. -
1872 Allman's Penny School Series: A Progressive ArithmeticLondon: 1872A very scarce booklet from the Allman's Penny School series, the sixth part on arithmetic. -
1857 Divine Songs Attempted in Easy Language for the Use of ChildrenLondon: 1857A scarce copy of this collection of moral and religious verses for young children, with illustrations. -
1901 The Golliwogg's "Auto-Go-Cart"London: 1901The first edition of this children's book illustrated by Florence K Upton, the originator of the 'Golliwog' character. -
1853-1857 The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green, The Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green & Mr. Verdant Green, Married and Done ForLondon: 1853-1857A delightfully illustrated trio of Cuthbert Bede's 'Verdant Green' stories, bound together in one volume, with two of them being first editions. -
1922-1934 A Collection of Blackie's Children's AnnualsLondon: 1922-1934A delightful selection of four illustrated children's annuals from Blackie and Son. -
c1930-1960 Seven Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1930-1960Seven mid-20th century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales. -
c1870 The Play Grammar, or, The Elements of Grammar Explained In Easy GamesLondon: c1870The twenty-fifth edition of Julia Corner’s charmingly illustrated guide to grammar, blending story, puzzles, and the playful “Game of Consequences” for young learners. -
c1950 Goldilocks and the Three BearsLondon: c1950A delightful mid-century peepshow book by Patricia Turner, unfolding into four vibrant 3D pop-up scenes of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. -
1954 Edward The Blue EngineLeicester: 1954A brightly illustrated first edition of the ninth volume of the Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry. -
c1952 Christopher with "Come-to-Life" PicturesLondon: c1952A charming mid-century Father Tuck “Come-to-Life” Little Book, with two fully intact fold-out panoramas, illustrated by Dinah. -
1878-85 Eight Randolph Caldecott Picture BooksLondon: 1878-85A collection of eight charming picture books illustrated in colour by Randolph Caldecott, beautifully bound into one volume in crushed half morocco, with the original wraps bound in. -
c1900 Auf, lasst uns Singen! Ein Bilderbuch mit Liedern fur Frohliche KinderNot Stated: c1900A very scarce children's song book with verses and rhymes in the original German, illustrated in colour throughout. -
c1950 We Go On A Coach Journey: Story & Press Out BookLondon: c1950A very scarce copy of this bright press out book for children with a delightful story of a coach journey. -
1925 A Gallery of ChildrenLondon: 1925First edition of this stylized illustrated book of charming children's stories, with images from Henriette Willebeek le Mair. -
1906 AppelschnutLeipzig: 1906A delightful collection of children's stories following the adventures of Appelschnut, inspired by the author's own daughter, in the original German. -
1905 The Pie and the Patty-PanLondon: 1905A fantastic early edition of this charming tale from Beatrix Potter, complete with her brilliant colour plates. -
1950 Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found ThereLondon: 1950A brightly illustrated edition of Carroll's delightful story following Alice through the looking-glass. -
1909 Ginger & PicklesLondon: 1909An excellent first edition, first printing of this charming children's tale from Beatrix Potter about a shop run by a cat and a dog, complete with her iconic colour illustrations. -
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1890 The Nursery "Alice"London: 1890A signed presentation copy of the first edition, second issue of this unique abridgement of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale, illustrated throughout with vibrant chromolithographs. Inscribed to a personal friend of Carroll's. -
1855 Les Anges de BontéParis : 1855A delightfully illustrated and very scarce French novel surrounding the good deeds carried out by "Les Anges de Bonte", or "The Angels of Good". -
1791 The Life and Adventures of Robinson CrusoeLondon: 1791An early illustrated edition of Daniel Defoe's captivating and very popular adventure novel, this copy being illustrated with twelve striking plates. -
1805 Original Poems for Infant Minds by Several Young PersonsLondon: 1805A vanishingly scarce copy of the third edition of this volume of poems for children, featuring works by Jane and Ann Taylor, O'Keeffe, and others, including the classic poem “My Mother.” -
1913 The Hungarian Fairy BookLondon: 1913A handsome example of the first edition of Nandor Pogany's scarce volume of Hungarian fairy tales, beautifully illustrated by his brother, Willy Pogany.