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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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c1900 2vol Art Pictures from the Old Testament & Our Lord's ParablesLondon: c1900Two smart and scarce copies of these collections of tales and images from the Old Testament and the Parables, for children. -
1911 The World of Ice or The Whaling Cruise of "The Dolphin"London: 1911A scarce new edition of this illustrated novel following the polar expedition of "the Dolphin" and its crew. -
1927 Fourteen Songs From "When We Were Very Young"London: 1927A smart reprint of this volume of songs by A. A. Milne, extracted from his work 'When We Were Very Young', and put to music, illustrated throughout by E. H. Shepard. -
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1996 Botticelli's Bed & BreakfastLondon: 1996A humorous 3D depiction of 'Botticelli's Bed & Breakfast', with clues to find all ten masterpieces located in this pop-up house. -
1952 Orlando (The Marmalade Cat): A Seaside HolidayLondon: 1952A charming first edition from Kathleen Hale's profusely illustrated series featuring Orlando, the Marmalade Cat. -
1946 Orlando (The Marmalade Cat): His Silver WeddingLondon: 1946A charming tale of Orlando at his silver wedding, from The Marmalade Cat series by author and illustrator, Kathleen Hale. -
1959 The Rescuers By Margery SharpLondon: 1959The first edition of this charming children's story about Miss Bianca the socialite mouse. -
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1875 Baron Bruno; or, the Unbelieving Philosopher, and Other Fairy StoriesLondon: 1875A very scarce first edition copy of this volume of five short stories by Louisa Morgan, one of the first works to be illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. -
1884 JackanapesLondon: 1884The first issue of Juliana Horatia Ewing's moral children's tale, in a signed half morocco binding by Zaehnsdorf. -
1881 What the Blackbird SaidLondon: 1881A finely bound copy of the uncommon first edition of this charming children's tale, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott and in a Zaehnsdorf binding. -
1886 Jack and the Bean-StalkLondon: 1886A beautifully bound copy of the first edition of Hallam Tennyson's 'Jack and the Bean-Stalk', in a half morocco Zaehnsdorf binding, illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. -
![[1885] The Owls of Olynn Belfry. A Tale for Children.](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/8/7/878f4_246_.jpg)
[1885] The Owls of Olynn Belfry. A Tale for Children.London: [1885]The first edition of this very scarce children's tale illustrated by Randolph Caldecott, in a signed binding by Zaehnsdorf. -
1954 The Story of Mr. KorahLondon: 1954A smart first edition of this charming tale from Aberconway, with colour illustrations. -
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1985 FledgerLondon: 1985A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this charming children's novel about a fledgling puffin, inscribed to literary agent Rod Hall. -
1912 An Anthology of BabyhoodLondon : 1912A very scarce beautifully illustrated anthology of children's poetry. -
1925 The Biography of a GrizzlyLondon: 1925An illustrated copy of one of Ernest Thompson Seton's popular works of nature writing, focusing on the grizzly bear. -
1948-1966 Twenty-One Volumes of The Rick Brant Science-Adventure SeriesNew York: 1948-1966An exceptionally bright twenty-one volume set of work from the thrilling Rick Brant Science-Adventure series, including five first editions. -
c1864 Three Little Kittens Who Lost their MittensLondon: c1864A charming, scarce Victorian moveable picture book, relaying a humorous tale of three troublesome kittens, with moving parts and tabs. -
1924-31 Seven Just William BooksLondon: 1924-31A nice set of six first editions and one first cheap edition of Richmal Crompton's popular 'Just William' novels. -
1859 History of the Three Little Kittens Who Lost their MittensLondon: 1859A charming and very scarce Victorian moveable picture book, relaying a humorous tale of three troublesome kittens, with moving parts and tabs. -
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1929 Sleeping PartnersLondon: 1929A signed presentation copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated work on dogs by artist Cecil Aldin. -
1927 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1927A lovely limited edition of Cecil Aldin's charmingly illustrated tale about the dogs Mickey and Cracker, an Irish wolfhound and a bull terrier. -
1927 Dogs of CharacterLondon: 1927A limited edition of Cecil Aldin's charmingly illustrated tale about the dogs Mickey and Cracker, an Irish wolfhound and a bull terrier. -
c1909 The White Puppy BookLondon: c1909Famed illustrator Cecil Aldin's delightful 'White Puppy Book', an illustrated volume featuring a humorous tale concerning a troublesome young pup. -
1886 Kidnapped[London]: 1886A lovely example of the first edition, first issue of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic work of historical adventure fiction. -
1928 William - The GoodLondon: [1928]A scarce, first edition of this work featuring charming tales of William Brown, in the original, unclipped, dust wrapper. -
1930 Thy Servant a Dog told by BootsLondon: 1930A Kipling story of friendship and discovery told from the perspective of dogs. -
1913 'Captains Courageous' A Story of the Grand BanksLondon: 1913Following the narrative of Henry Cheyne Jr, Kipling explores themes of growth and development to enable the narrator to mature into a young man. -
1927-1940 Collection of Just William NovelsLondon: 1927-1940A charming collection of works by Richmal Crompton featuring her popular fictional character, Just William. -
1952-1957 29vols Twenty-Nine Just William NovelsLondon: 1953-1957Twenty-nine volumes from the popular Just William series by Richmal Crompton. -
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2008 Northern LightsLondon: 2008A fine signed limited edition copy of Philip Pullman's first fantasy novel following the adventures of Lyra. -
c1927 Willie Winkie's Animal BookLondon: c1927A very scarce copy of this charming children's book, written and illustrated in colour by Cecil Aldin. -
1896 The Seven SeasLondon : 1896A collection of poetry and ballads focusing on the role of the British Empire overseas.