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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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c1935 Hans Andersen's Fairy TalesLondon: c1935A colourfully illustrated collection of Hans Andersen's tales, part of the Bookano pop-up children's book series. -
c1940 Bookano Stories Pictures No. 4London: c1940A delightful twentieth century collection of children's tales, colourfully illustrated with numerous pop-up pictures that spring up in model form. -
c1935 Bookano Stories No. 1London: c1935A delightful twentieth century collection of children's tales, colourfully illustrated with numerous pop-up pictures that spring up in model form. -
1907 The Children And The PicturesLondon: 1907A richly illustrated first edition of this book for children by Lady Pamela Tennant. -
1869 Ridicula RedivivaLondon: 1869Charmingly illustrated collection of nursery rhymes by J. E. Rogers, an uncommon work. -
c1899 The Pickletons Their Astonishing AdventureLondon : c1899A charming illustrated copy of The Pickletons, Their Astonishing Adventure. -
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1896 Butterscotia, or A Cheap Trip to Fairy LandLondon: 1896A very scarce Limited Edition of Edward Abbott Parry's charming children's tale, illustrated throughout and signed by the publishing house. -
1912 Puppy TailsLondon: 1912Delightfully illustrated throughout, with colour plates by Cecil Aldin, this is a wonderfully amusing collection of short verses about the adventures of young dogs. -
1908-9 The Black Puppy Book and the White Puppy BookLondon: 1908-9Delightfully illustrated by Cecil Aldin, present here are the famed illustrator's 'Black Puppy Book' and 'White Puppy Book'. Each illustrated volume features a humorous tale concerning a troublesome young pup. -
1974 ManxmouseLondon: 1974An exceptionally lovely copy of Paul Gallico's thrilling children's novel, in the publisher's original dust wrapper, and illustrated throughout. -
1849 Gardening for ChildrenLondon: [1849]Uncommon gardening guide for children by the Rev. Charles A. Johns. -
1868 Red Snow and other Parables from NatureLondon: 1868Third series of this pocket sized collection of morally didactic tales for children by Margaret Gatty. -
1864 Parables from NatureLondon: 1864Seventh edition of this illustrated collection of educative children's tales by Margaret Gatty. -
1858 The Fairy Godmothers and other TalesLondon: 1858Second edition of this collection of tales by Margaret Gatty, with illustrations. -
1857 Parables from NatureLondon: 1857Early edition of this pocket sized collection of morally didactic tales for children by Margaret Gatty. -
1854 Cat and Dog or, Memoirs of Puss and the Captain A Story Founded on FactLondon : 1854A lovely illustrated volume of this charming children's tale Cat and Dog. -
1849 Lays of Ancient Babyland to which are added Divers Small Histories not known to the AncientsLondon : 1849A charming first edition volume of classic children's stories. -
1860 Little Poems for Little ReadersLondon : 1860A charming scarce volume of poems for children, with lovely illustrations throughout. -
1838 The Parent's Cabinet of Amusement and InstructionLondon : 1838A charming illustrated copy of this volume of amusement and instruction for children. -
1864 The Child's Own Story Book; or, Tales and Dialogues for The NurseryLondon : 1864A charming illustrated edition of this volume of children's tales. -
1834 Christmas Improvement; or, Hunting Mrs. P.London: 1834A delightful, first edition, collection of children's stories written by a mother for her children. -
c1877 Stories of the Cat and Her CousinsLondon: c1877A charming volume of short stories concerning cats and other felines, richly illustrated with engravings. -
c1918 Tales from ShakespeareLondon: c1918Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, with beautiful colour plates by A. E. Jackson. -
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1959 NiccoloLondon: 1959Bright copy of the uncommon first edition of this children's novel by Karel Jaeger, signed by the author. -
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1933 May the MareLondon: 1933The scarce reprint edition of this all ages fiction novel told as an autobiography of a horse in the very scarce original dust wrapper. -
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1937 Cornish AdventureLondon: 1937A signed first edition of Derek McCulloch's children's fiction book with illustrations, in the original dust wrapper. -
1893 Beyond the Blue MountainsLondon : 1893A charming first edition copy of this children's adventure book, with illustrations. -
1932 The Little One's Log Baby's RecordLondon : 1932A charming baby log with wonderful illustrations by Ernest H. Shepard and guidance for new parents. -
c1891 Burr JuniorLondon: c1891The scarce first edition of this fiction book for young adults by G. Manville Fenn with illustrations. -
1950 The Adventures of ChunkyLondon: 1950The scarce first edition, first printing of this illustrated children's novel by Leila Berg in the original dust wrapper. -
1964-2000 Nine Edward Ardizzone Little Tim BooksLondon: 1964-2000A wonderful set of nine works from artist Edward Ardizzone's illustrated series of 'Tim All Alone' children's books, each in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1863 Boy's Own MagazineNot stated: 1863A very scarce early edition of Volume I of the Boy's Own Magazine from the year 1863 with monochrome plates throughout. -
1968 Tim to the LighthouseLondon: 1968An exceptionally bright copy of the first edition, second issue of Edward Ardizzone illustrated children's tale. -
1937 Seven SimeonsLondon: 1937A beautiful, first edition, copy of this illustrated Russian folktale. -
1895 R. Caldecott's Second Collection of Pictures & SongsLondon : 1895A charming collection of children's verses, written and drawn by Randolph Caldecott.