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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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1907 Diloy Le ChemineauParis: 1907A new edition of this novel for children by the Countess of Ségur, illustrated by H. Castelli. -
c1891 The Story of the Gadsbys: A Tale Without a PlotLondon: c1891A collection of eight short scenes written by Rudyard Kipling. -
1920 Nursery Rhymes Set to Music No. 2London : 1920A pamphlet of nursery rhymes set to music, with illustrations. -
1906 Le Chevalier de PuyjalouParis: 1906A first edition copy of this uncommon children's tale in the original French with illustrations. -
1941 The Hurricane Kids on the Lost IslandsNew York: 1941The very scarce first edition of this children's adventure novel by Oskar Lebeck and Gaylord Dubois, in the vibrantly illustrated original dust wrapper. -
1899 The Daisy: or, Cautionary Stories in VerseLondon: 1899The uncommon facsimile edition on original text block of this anthology of children's verses from the Leadenhall Press. -
1896-1897 2 vols Das Neue Universum 17th and 18thStuttgart, Berlin, Lepzig : 1896-1897Two German volumes of these yearbooks of interesting inventions for children, with colour plates. -
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[1878] Histoire D'une Bouchee De Pain: Lettres a Une Petite Fille Sur La Vie De L'Homme et Des AnimauxParis: [1878]In this leather bound work, Jean Macé offers an introduction to human biology and the classification of animals. -
1867 Histoires et Leçons de Choses pour les EnfantsParis: 1867An uncommon copy of this collection of stories and lessons for children, by educator and social activist Marie Pape-Carpantier. -
1898 Songs and Games for Our Little OnesLondon: 1898Early edition of this collection of children's songs with musical sheets by Jane Mulley and ME Tabram, a very scarce copy. -
1882 Jean Qui Grogne et Jean Qui RitParis: 1882This illustrated children's book by the Countess of Ségur tells a story about two antithetical cousins. -
1934 A Village in A ValleyLondon: 1934A first edition of this idyllic children's story set in the countryside. Found in the original dust wrapper. -
1902 Tom Brown's School-DaysLondon: 1902A lovely copy of Thomas Hughes' popular children's novel, in a full calf prize binding. -
1898 Sport in Ashanti, or Melinda the CaboceerLondon: 1898A smart copy of this illustrated children's adventure novel by Sydney Skertchly. -
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c1900 Voor't Jonge VolkjeZutphen: c1900A very scarce Dutch periodical for children, an illustrated magazine with interesting stories, poems, and essays. -
1957-1959 3 Vols Z'Basel An Mim RhyBasel: 1957-1959Three educational children's books celebrating the city of Basel. Published in German. -
1900 Jungbrunnen: LiederbuchBerlin: [1900-03]Collection of German children's songs and verses, an uncommon edition. -
1829 Histoire de Henri d'Eichenfels: Conte pour les EnfansParis: 1829A scarce early edition of this German tale for children, featuring hand-coloured illustrations. -
1892 2 vols Fables de La FontaineParis : 1892A lovely leather two volume set of the fables of Jean de La Fontaine. -
c1910 Vlindertjes / ButterfliesAmsterdam: c1910A very scarce children's book with illustrations by Rie Cramer. Published in Dutch. -
c1830 Jane Price; or, The StrawberriesLondon: c1830A very scarce charming little chapbook containing an illustrated children's story. -
1845 4 vols Le Veritable Ami Des Enfants et des Jeunes GensParis : 1845Four, first edition French volumes of children's tales, with illustrations. -
1840 Eudoxie ou L'Orgueil Permis suivie de La Pauvre Francou, Edouard et Eugenie, ou Le Sac Brode et L'Habit NeufParis: 1840A first edition copy of this French collection of children's tales. -
1883 2 Vols The Maids of Lee, The Men of WareLondon: 1883Two children's books by the author of the song 'Danny Boy'. With illustrations by W. J. Hodgson to each page. -
c1860 Mavor's Reading and Picture BookNot Stated : c1860A scarce early readers pamphlet, with illustrations. -
c1870 The Stolen Fruit; The Thunder-StormLondon: c1870Two very scarce children's chapbooks by Mrs Sherwood. -
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1850 Happy Little Edward and His Pleasant Ride and Rambles in the CountryNew Haven: 1850A scarce work from Babcock's Toy Books Series, with engravings throughout. -
1902 Extracts of The Captain: A Magazine for Boys & "Old Boys" Volume II Containing J. O. JonesLondon: 1902A collection of extract from The Captain magazine containing chapters of J. O. Jones by R. S. Warren Bell. -
1837 Paul et Virginie Suivi de la Chaumiere Indienne du afe de Surate des Voyages de CodrusParis: 1837A leather bound copy of Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre's best known novel, Paul et Virginie. Published in French. -
1891 Sweet ContentLondon and Sydney: 1891A first, illustrated edition of this children's tale Sweet Content. -
1930 The Persian LadyLondon: 1930A lovely first edition of this woodland mystery written and illustrated by Charles Burrard Nelson. -
1896 Our Four-Footed and Feathered FriendsLondon: 1896A scarce first edition of this collection of writing on animals and birds for children, illustrated by J. A. Shepherd. -
c1920 My Very First Little Book About Other CountriesLondon : c1920A copy of My Very First Little Book About Other Countries with colour plates.