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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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1823 Scenes in Europe, for the Amusement and Instruction of Little Tarry-at-Home TravellersLondon: 1823The sixth edition of Isaac Taylor's popular European travel guide for children. An illustrated work. -
1830 Key to Knowledge; or, Things in Common Use Simply and Shortly ExplainedLondon: 1830A scarce educational work for children, a charming volume told through twelve conversations between a mother and her daughters. -
1811 Instinct Displayed, in a Collection of Well-Authenticated FactsLondon: 1811The very scarce first edition of English Quaker philanthropist Priscilla Wakefield's study of animals and their instincts, and the overall 'beauty of creation'. -
1788 Fables Amusantes, Aves une Table Generale & Particuliere des Mots & de LeurLondres; [London]: 1788A charming collection of over one-hundred French fables, an educational volume with an extensive French-English dictionary to the rear. -
1823 Fables in Monosyllables, by Mrs. Teachwell.London: 1823A delightful and very scarce volume of fables and moral lessons for the young, illustrated with vignette woodcuts. -
1824 The Rose, Containing Original Poems for Young PeopleLondon: [1824]The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated book of poems for children by Mary Elliott. -
1843 The Rocky Island, and Other SimilitudesLondon: 1843SIx moral tales for children written by the eminent public speaker Samuel Wilberforce, complete with four plates. -
1828 Scientific Dialogues, Intended for the Instruction and Entertainment of Young PeopleLondon: 1828A smart set of early nineteenth century educational scientific works, aimed at the 'Entertainment of Young People'. -
c1840 Tales of Truth, for Young PeopleLondon: c1840A very scarce and charmingly illustrated collection of tales for the young, by British author and poet Mary Belson Elliott. -
c1945 The Junior CadetLondon and Glasgow: c1945An uncommon early edition of this work of children's fiction by Percy Westerman in the original dust wrapper. -
c1855 Holiday House; a Book for the YoungLondon: c1855A very smart copy of Catherine Sinclair's children's novel about the siblings Laura, Harry, and Frank Graham, who live with their uncle and grandmother. -
1894 Nonsense Songs and StoriesLondon: 1894The illustrated ninth edition of Edward Lear's popular collection of nonsense songs and verse. -
1898 Games for Parlour and PlaygroundLondon and New York: 1898The uncommon first edition of this collection of game ideas for children from the late nineteenth century. -
1926 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers or The Roly-Poly PuddingLonon: 1926A charming copy of this children's tale by Beatrix Potter, with colour illustrations. -
c1949 The Chums of St Jim's SeriesLondon: c1949Eleven numbers from the St Jim's series of boy's adventure tales by Charles Hamilton. -
1944 Balbus A Picture Book of BuildingLondon: 1944The first edition of this scarce children's non fiction book about building with colour illustrations. -
1890 Saved from the SeaLondon: 1890An exciting adventure novel by William Henry Giles Kingston, with numerous illustrations and in the original cloth. -
1902 Merry Mr. PunchLondon: 1902A first edition Punch and Judy book, with delightful colour illustrations by Gertrude M. Bradley. -
1929 Histories or Tales of Past Times told by Mother GooseLondon : 1929A limited edition copy of Histories or Tales of Past Times told by Mother Goose, with illustrations and a dust wrapper. -
1868 The Golden Gift A Book for the YoungEdinburgh : 1868A charming collection of stories for young people, richly illustrated. -
1937-51 Swallows and AmazonsLondon: 1937-1951Four works from the popular children's adventure series, 'Swallows and Amazons'. -
c1909-1935 Selected Tales of Beatrix PotterLondon: c1909-1935Nine early twentieth century editions of Beatrix Potter's brightly illustrated and much beloved children's tales. -
1861 Stories Illustrative of the Instinct of AnimalsLondon: 1861A scarce early edition of this semi-fictional work about the instincts of animals for children, with illustrations. -
1890 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1890An illustrated copy of Thomas Hughes' novel set at Rugby School. With newspapers clippings related to the people certain characters are based on -
1872 The Life and Times of Conrad the Squirrel A Story for ChildrenLondon : 1872A charming children's tale following Conrad the Squirrel. The second edition. -
1964 Circus: Zig Zag Board BooksHungary : 1964A very scarce first edition of this charming and original 'zig zag board book' concerned with a day at the circus. -
c1944 Tim and TitusNorthwood, M'sex: c1944A very scarce work of children's fiction following the mischief and adventures of two playful dogs. -
c1912 The Tale of Timmy TiptoesLondon: c1912A beautifully illustrated early edition of Beatrix Potter's charming tale, about a squirrel named Timmy Tiptoes. -
c1858 Little Folks' BooksNew York: c1858A scarce copy of Little Folks' Books, containing classic fairy tales and fairy tale retellings. -
1818 The History of Sandford & Merton: A Work Intended For the Use of ChildrenLondon: 1818The incredibly popular children's work of Thomas Day, an educational novel imbued with the ideals of Rousseau. -
1844 A New Hierogliphical BibleManchester: 1844A very scarce delightfully illustrated pictorial Bible, featuring countless vignette wood engravings representing Biblical passages. -
1868 Aunt Louisa's KeepsakeLondon: 1868A beautifully illustrated early edition of this collection of nursery rhymes for children, by Laura Valentine. -
1919 The Tale of Johnny Town-MouseLondon: 1919A very early reprint of one of the charming and beloved tales of Beatrix Potter, complete with her original colourful plates. -
1876 The Young Rajah: a Story of Indian Life and AdventureLondon: 1876A bright copy of W H G Kingston's very scarce first edition novel concerned with Indian life. -
1896 Sedbergh School SongsLeeds: 1896A first edition copy of Ainslie's illustrated songbook for Sedbergh School, in the original full vellum binding. -
c1804 The Visit for the Week; or, Hints on the Improvement of TimeLondon: c1804Lucy Peacock's most popular children's work