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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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1859 Scouring of the White Horse, or The Long Vacation Ramble of a London ClerkCambridge and London: 1859A bright copy of the first edition of this beautifully illustrated children's novel by Thomas Hughes. -
1948 The Red Chipmunk MysteryLondon: 1948A charmingly illustrated first edition of this children's novel by Ellery Queen. -
1913 The Moon-BoatLondon: 1913A charmingly illustrated first edition of this collection of verses for children, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1914 The Train A. B. C.London: 1914A very scarce charming and educational ABC book of trains, for children. -
1887 The Story of Benvenuto Cellini The Italian GoldsmithEdinburgh: 1887In this very scarce work of children's fiction, the Kirby sisters recount the extraordinary life of 16th century goldsmith and sculptor Benvenuto Cellini -
1807 Original Poems for Infant Minds by Several Young PersonsLondon: 1807A scarce sixth edition of this volume of poems for children, printed in 1807. -
1820 Le Conteur Moraliste ou Le Bonheur Par La VertuParis: 1820A scarce new edition of this French storybook for children. -
1893 Songs for SomebodyLondon: 1893An uncommon, beautifully illustrated collection of children's poetry by Dollie Radford -
1869 The Children's PrizeLondon : 1869A scarce volume containing all issues of the Children's Prize published in 1869. Complete with a coloured frontispiece and 85 illustrations. -
1945 Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan and Wendy, Beautifully Illustrated in ColourLondon: 1945Beautifully illustrated abridged editions of two beloved works of classic children's literature, 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Peter Pan'. -
c1900 An Elegy on the Glory of her Sex Mrs Mary BlaizeLondon : c1900An attractive Caldecott Picture book featuring Mrs Mary Blaize, with colour illustrations. -
1921 A Child's Book of HoursLondon: 1921The first edition of this early twentieth-century children's work narrating the day in the life of a child, colourfully illustrated throughout. -
1818 Sacred DramasLondon: 1818An early reprint edition of this beautifully illustrated early nineteenth century book of religious tales for children. -
1932 Mister Tootleoo One & TwoLondon: 1932First impression of this children's tale by Bernard and Elinor Darwin. -
c1926 Joel A Boy of GalileeLondon: c1926A scarce early UK edition of this children's novel by Annie Fellows Johnston with colour illustrations. -
1916 The Strand Fairy BookLondon : 1916A scarce and charming collection of fairy tales with illustrations throughout. -
1903 Stories from FroissartLondon: 1903An illustrated edition of Froissart's historical stories for children, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding and awarded to T.C. Eden, brother of Prime Minister Anthony Eden. -
1926-1930 5 Vols from Told Through the Ages SeriesLondon : 1926-1930Selection of decoratively bound illustrated children's books from the Told Through the Ages Series -
c1930 Robinson CrusoeLondon: c1930A very neat illustrated edition of this classic and exciting work by Daniel Defoe. -
1909 Beautiful ChildrenNew York: 1909Lovely first edition of this large paper collection of children's portraits from famous paintings. -
1942 The Wishing-Nut TreeOxford: 1942A bright copy of this children's book by Margaret and Mary Baker, with the original dust wrapper. -
1940 Lady Arabella's Birthday PartyOxford: 1940A pleasing illustrated children's tale, scarce in the unclipped dust wrapper. -
1899 Triplets Comprising The Baby's Opera The Baby's Bouquet and The Baby's Own AesopLondon: 1899Walter Crane's three popular children's works, this limited edition containing all of the volumes complete with the original colour illustrations. -
1901 The Children's LondonLondon : 1901A wonderful tour guide of the sites of London for children, with lovely illustrations. -
1899 The Golden AgeLondon: [1899]A lovely first Maxfield Parrish illustrated edition of Kenneth Grahame's celebrated childhood reminiscences. -
1967 The Chas Addams Mother GooseLondon: 1967The first UK edition of this delightfully illustrated volume of children's nursery rhymes from American cartoonist Charles Addams. -
1885 Kings and Queens at HomeBoston: 1885A charming children's volume exploring the lives of Kings and Queens at home, richly illustrated. -
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1962 The Mockingbird BookNew York: 1962A signed first edition of this very scarce children's picture book, illustrated throughout by Murray Tinkleman. -
1937 Serious BusinessLondon: 1937A fine first edition of this charming work by James Dowd and Brenda Spender, reminiscing on childhood through a series of colourful watercolours. -
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1956 The Tailor's FriendsLondon: 1956First edition of this charming children's story signed by the author -
1996 Party on Spooky Street Petrifying Pop-UpsBridlington: 1996A very scarce pop-up book, recounting a Halloween party at Number 13 Spooky Place, the guests including ghosts, skeletons, and mummies. -
1897 Miss Mouse and Her BoysLondon: 1897A lovely first edition children's book by Mary Louisa Molesworth, illustrated throughout by Leonard Leslie Brooke. -
c1950 Bookano Stories No 17London: c1950A brightly illustrated volume of the Bookano Stories series, illustrated with five delightful pop-up scenes. -
1978-1979 2 Vols Childrens Pop-Up BooksLondon : 1978-1979Two charming young children's pop-up books, with colourful pop-up elements. -
1986 101 DamationsLeicester : 1986A pop-up book of Walt Disney's children's tale '101 Dalmatians'. -
c1950s The Adventures of TuffyLondon: c1950sA very scarce edition of this lovely children's colourful pop-up book.