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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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1912 Tanglewood TalesLondon: 1912A re-issue of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales, retelling six classic Greek myths for children, beautifully illustrated by George Soper with tipped-in colour plates. -
1929 The Christopher Robin Story Book From When We Were Very YoungLondon: 1929A delightful first edition of one of A. A. Milne’s beloved tales featuring the cherished character, Christopher Robin, beautifully illustrated by Ernest H. Shepard. -
1909 Harding's LuckToronto: 1909The very scarce first Canadian edition of Edith Nesbit's sequel to her charming children's novel, 'The House of Arden'. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Collection of Pictures & SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his first collection. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Second Collection of Pictures and SongsLondon: 1895A vibrantly illustrated collection of eight beloved children's verses from Randolph Caldecott, his second collection. -
1908 The House of ArdenLondon: 1908A lovely example of the very scarce first edition of Edith Nesbit's beloved children's novel, illustrated throughout by H. R. Millar. -
1924 Spring Songs with Music from "Flower Fairies of the Spring"London: 1924A smart copy of this brightly illustrated collection of Spring songs for young children, set to music. -
c1830 The Faithful Little GirlLondon: c1830A very scarce new edition of this charming children's story from British writer Lucy Lyttleton Cameron. -
1912 Five Children and ItLondon: 1912The fourth impression of Edith Nesbit's beloved children's novel, a classic tale in which five children find a magical ancient sand fairy in a gravel pit. -
1907 New Treasure SeekersLondon: 1907The second edition of one of Edith Nesbit's popular children's adventure novels, following the adventures of the Bastable children, beautifully illustrated throughout. -
1906 The Story of the AmuletT Fisher Unwin: 1906The first edition of the final work in Edith Nesbit's Psammead trilogy, a continuation of the story told in 'Five Children and It' and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. -
1906 The Story of the AmuletLondon: 1906The first edition of the final work in Edith Nesbit's Psammead trilogy, a continuation of the story told in 'Five Children and It' and 'The Phoenix and the Carpet'. -
1901 The WouldbegoodsLondon: 1901Illustrated throughout, this is the scarce first edition of Edith Nesbit sequel to 'The Treasure Seekers', following the Bastable siblings on new adventures. -
1908 The Phoenix and the CarpetLondon: 1908The Colonial issue of the third impression of this delightful children's fantasy novel from beloved Edwardian era children's author, Edith Nesbit. -
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.