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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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1948 Just William's LuckLondon: 1948The first edition of the only full length 'Just William' novel, a comical work by Richmal Crompton. -
1952 William and the TrampLondon: 1952The first edition of one of the popular 'Just William' books by Richmal Crompton, in the original dust wrapper. -
1938 William - The DictatorLondon: 1938A smart copy of the twentieth 'Just William' volume, an anthology of ten entertaining short stories. -
1932 The Story of Sylvie and BrunoLondon: 1932A novel set in Fairyland by the noted author of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', Lewis Carroll, with illustrations by Harry Furniss. -
1971 The Sly Old CatLondon: 1971The first edition of charming tale about a sly old cat and a rat, written and illustrated by the celebrated Beatrix Potter, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1952 A Pad in the StrawLondon: 1952An excellent example of the first edition of Christopher Woodforde's collection of ghost stories and horrifying tales for children. -
1975 Allsorts 7London: 1975The first edition of this scarce Children's anthology edited by Ann Thwaite with illustrations throughout. -
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1976 The Flying SorcererLondon: 1976A signed first edition of this very scarce children's fantasy novel, in which a young boy travels through time and encounters a wizard. -
1938 China QuestLondon: 1938A scarce copy of this illustrated novel following a young boy who moves to China. -
1973 Yak Goes HomeLondon: 1973The first edition of this children's book by Donald Bisset, beautifully illustrated by Lorraine Calaora. -
1977 Captain BeakyLondon: 1977A beautifully illustrated first edition of this delightful collection of poetry by Jeremy Lloyd. -
1980 Gentleman JimLondon: 1980A wonderfully illustrated first edition of this tale of Gentleman Jim, by popular illustrator and children's author, Raymond Briggs. -
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1977 とらくん うみをわたる; De Tijger TripAntwerp; Tokyo: 1977Two signed editions of this Richard Adams children's work, with one copy being the first Japanese edition, and one being the first Dutch edition. -
1939 Animal Life in Fact, Fancy and FunLondon: 1939A bright first edition of this charming animal pop-up book for children. -
1958 Twopenny Diamond MysteryLeicester: 1958A scarce mystery novel for children, an entertaining work, illustrated throughout. -
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1977 The Plague DogsLondon: 1977A signed presentation copy of the first edition of Richard Adam's third novel, 'The Plague Dogs'. -
1974 The Green and The WhiteLondon: 1974A smart first edition of this exciting fantasy novel for young readers. This is the publisher's file copy. -
1994 The Chinese Siamese CatLondon: 1994A fine, first edition of this brightly illustrated children's book, telling the story of Ming Miao and her five kittens, by Amy Tan. -
1992 Penguin SmallLondon: 1992A wonderfully illustrated, first edition of this delightful children's book featuring a snowman and a penguin, written by Mick Inkpen. -
1982 Fungus the Bogeyman Plop-Up BookLondon: 1982A wonderful, first edition of this charming children's pop-up book featuring the much-loved character of Fungus the Bogeyman, created by Raymond Briggs. -
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1977 Alphonso's DreamLondon: 1977An exceptionally scarce, Limited Edition children's poem, signed and with a letter from the illustrator, Peter Weevers. -
1997-2000 4vol A Collection of Aardman Animations EphemeraLondon: 1998-2000Two Aardman Animation calendars for the year 1998, with one for the year 1999 featuring Wallace and Gromit, and a Chicken Run sticker book for children. -
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1977 One Old Oxford OxLondon: 1977A signed, first edition of this wonderfully illustrated nursery rhyme, by Nicola Bayley. -
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2004 Aladdin and the Enchanted LampLondon: 2004A smart first edition of this illustrated retelling of the classic children's story Aladdin, signed by the author. -
1965 Les Cinq Freres ChinoisLondon: 1965The scarce to see first edition in French of this classic children's tale by Claire Huchet Bishop, with the original illustrations by Kurt Wiese. -
1992 The ManLondon: 1992A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated book from Raymond Briggs, in the original price-clipped dust wrapper. -
1970 The Very Hungry CaterpillarLondon: 1970The first U.K. edition of this bestselling work, a charming tale for children following a baby caterpillar on his feasting adventures. -
1994 The BearLondon: 1994A charming first edition of this brightly illustrated children's tale from Raymond Briggs, with the vanishingly scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
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1992 I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket BookLondon: 1992A signed copy of the first trade edition of this charming collection of traditional rhymes for children, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. -
1968 ElmerLondon: 1968The scarce first edition of the beloved children's tale by David McKee, following a colourful patchwork elephant. -
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1992 I Saw Esau: The Schoolchild's Pocket BookLondon: 1992The scarce signed limited edition of this charming collection of traditional rhymes for children, illustrated by Maurice Sendak. -
1959 What Does It Do and How Does It Work? Power Shovel, Dump Truck, and Other Heavy MachinesNew York: 1959A smart first edition of this brightly illustrated children's book on machinery. -
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1979 La Corona and the Tin FrogLondon: 1979A fine first edition copy of this charming children's work by Russell Hoban, signed by Hoban and the illustrator to the title page. -
1966 Fox in SocksLondon: 1966A smart first U.K. edition of one of the popular works of Dr. Seuss, with colourful illustrations throughout. -
1991 The Jolly Christmas PostmanLondon: 1991The first edition of this festive children's work, the winner of the 1991 Greenaway Medal for British children's book illustration. -
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1976 The Tyger VoyageLondon: 1976A fine first edition children's work by Richard Adams, illustrated by Nicola Bayley, signed by both Adams and Bayley.