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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 The High TobyLondon : 1948A charming children's book in the form of a play by J. B. Priestley and illustrated by Doris Zinkeisen. -
1882 The Horkey: A Provincial BalladLondon: 1882A first edition of this brightly illustrated verse from English poet, Robert Bloomfield. -
c1950 8192 Crazy People in One BookLondon: c1950A charming children's juvenile work from Czech-German illustrator Walter Krier, with movable pieces designed to be combined to make amusing characters. -
1880 Afternoon Tea Rhymes for ChildrenLondon: 1880A brightly illustrated copy of this collection of verses for children from Sowerby and Emmerson. -
1964 The Cat in The Hat Beginner Book DictionaryNew York: 1964A brightly colourful children's dictionary from Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat. -
1847 The Boys' Autumn BookLondon: 1847A smart copy of this illustrated book for young boys with writings on the theme of Autumn. -
1949 Hit of Myth More Animal Lore and DisorderLondon: 1949A scarce and entertaining work for children, a mix and match volume of fifteen animals, allowing the reader to create their own mythical creatures. -
1867-85 Aunt Judy's Annual VolumesLondon: 1866-84Aunt Judy's illustrated annuals, including her Christmas and Mayday volumes, featuring charming poetry and stories for young people. -
c1890 Born to Wander: A Boy's Book of Nomadic AdventuresLondon: c1890A scarce copy of this illustrated collection of travel adventure stories for children. -
1950 Orlando the JudgeLondon: 1950The scarce first edition of this charming tale about Orlando the Marmalade Cat, by Kathleen Hale. In this tale, Orlando becomes a judge. -
1954 Orlando's ZooLondon: 1954The scarce first edition of this charming tale about Orlando the Marmalade Cat, by Kathleen Hale. -
1969 The Cabbage PrincessLondon : 1969A charming children's story of the Cabbage Princess written and illustrated by Errol Le Cain. -
1952 The Luck of SallowbyLondon : 1952A charming story of adventure and discovery by Malcolm Saville. -
1948 Penny PulletLondon: 1948An exceptionally charming, scarce, first edition of this children's book by Isobel St. Vincent, with illustrations by Helen Haywood. -
1971 The Child In The Bamboo GroveLondon: 1971A very smart first edition of this delightful children's story from Rosemary Harris, with colour illustrations throughout. -
1970 Sir OrfeoLondon: 1970A bright, first edition of this highly illustrated rendition of 'Sir Orfeo' for children, by Anthea Davies, with illustrations by Errol Le Cain. -
1955 Saucers Over The MoonLondon : 1955A pioneering new adventure story for boys and girls written by Malcolm Saville. -
1973 The King's White ElephantLondon: 1973A very smart first edition of this charming children's story from Rosemary Harris, illustrated in colour throughout. -
1956 Young Jonnie BimboLondon : 1956A charming children's story about Michael and Mary adventures. -
1932-1947 3vols Peter Duck; The Big Six; Great Northern?London: 1932-1947Three first edition copies of works from Arthur Ransome's famous 'Swallows and Amazons' series. -
1925 Rhymes of Old TimesLondon: 1925A very smart first edition of this charming collection of verses for children with colour illustrations by Margaret Tarrant. -
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1976-1977 2vol The Tyger Voyage & One Old Oxford OxLondon: 1976-1977Two very smart children's books with beautiful colour illustrations, one of which is signed by children's book illustrator and author, Nicola Bayley. -
1951 The Child's Book of VerseLondon: 1951A smart copy of this illustrated collection of verses for children, with the vanishingly scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1926 The Bonny Book of JosephineLondon: 1926A scarce first edition collection of three charming tales for children by Mrs. H. C. Cradock, illustrated in colour throughout. -
1950 The Little Fire EngineLondon: 1950The first edition of the second children's work by Graham Greene, illustrated colour throughout by Dorothy Craigie. -
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1977 The Sly Cormorant and the FishesLondon: 1977A fine first edition of Brian Patten's adaptation of Aesop's fables, illustrated and signed by Errol Le Cain. -
1964-1966 A Bear Called Paddington; Paddington Helps Out; Paddington at LargeLondon: 1964-1966Three early printings of Michael Bond's much loved stories about Paddington Bear, about a friendly bespectacled bear hailing from darkest Peru. -
c1900 Kate Greenaway's Painting BookLondon: c1900A charming work for children by Victorian illustrator Kate Greenaway, a colouring book intended to be painted in watercolours. -
1947 The Second Form at Malory TowersLondon: 1947The first edition of Enid Blyton's second Malory Towers novel, an exciting children's novel set in the Cornish boarding school. -
1988 Fables of La FontaineLondon: 1988A very smart copy of this translation of the fables of Jean de La Fontaine, with hundreds of illustrations. -
1896 The Water-Babies: A Fairy Tale for a Land-BabyLondon: 1896An early edition of Charles Kingsley's famous children's story, illustrated by Linley Sambourne. -
c.1915 Auntie's Little Rhyme Book No.3London : 1915A charming collection of traditional nursery rhymes including Oranges and Lemons and I saw Three Ships.. -
1864 The Greedy PuppyLondon: 1864The first edition of this vanishingly scarce, charming children's tale about a troublesome and greedy young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. -
1895 Aladdin or The Wonderful LampLondon : 1895A charming children's book telling the story of Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp. -
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[1908] Toy Bearkins At SchoolLondon : [1908]A charming children's story of Toy Bearkins at School.