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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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1856 Fairy Tales by Countess d'AulnoyLondon: 1856An early English edition of this collection of charming illustrated fairy tales by the Countess d'Aulnoy, a scarce to find work. -
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2006-07 Dream Angus The World According to BertieLondon; Edinburgh: 2006-07Two fine first edition novels by the popular author Alexander McCall Smith, both signed by the author to the title pages. -
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1951 SwallowdaleLondon: 1951A superb signed reprint of the popular children's novel 'Swallowdale', an exciting tale following on from 'Swallows and Amazons'. -
1980 Imagerie D'Epinal Rondes et ChansonsEpinal: 1980A beautiful reprinted collection of song and round for children with illustrations of nineteenth century French prints. -
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1955 How to be Topp A guide to Sukcess for tiny pupils including all there is to kno about spaceLondon : 1955A hilarious guide for success by Geoffrey Willans and illustrated by Ronald Searle. -
1945 The Wherefore and the Why Some New Rhymes for Old ChildrenLondon : 1945A charming collection of verses for old and young by humourist A. P. Herbert. -
1939 Song of a BoyLondon: 1939First Edition scarce illustrated collection of the beautiful art and poetry of John Holland. -
1924 Une Retraite de Premiere CommunionAvignon: 1924An early twentieth-century guide to a child's first communion, handsomely bound in half morocco and in the original French. -
1866 Round the World: A Tale for BoysLondon : 1866A scarce and early edition of one of Kingston's adventure books for boys, Round the World. -
1946 Alice and Thomas and JaneLondon: 1946An early impression of this delightful work of children's literature by Enid Bagnold, illustrated throughout by the author and Laurian Jones. -
1924 Anne's Terrible Good NatureLondon: 1924A bright copy of this attractively bound collection of children's stories by Punch magazine author E. V. Lucas, illustrated. -
c1926 Fairy Flowers, Nature Legends of Fact & FantasyLondon: c1926A brightly illustrated volume of fantasy children's tales by Isidora Newman, enclosed in the original bright slipcase. -
1906 The Enchanted Land, Tales Told AgainLondon: 1906A colourfully illustrated collection of beloved fairy tales by Louis Chisholm, a striking copy with plates by Katherine Cameron. -
1929 The Complete Stalky & CoLondon : 1929A charming illustrated first edition of Rudyard Kipling's The Complete Stalky & Co. -
1911 Hilda Cowham's Blacklegs and OthersLondon: 1911A early twentieth-century collection of children's poetry, including charming illustrations throughout by Hilda Cowham. -
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1922 "Tinker Tailor..." A Child's Guide to the ProfessionsLondon: 1922A.P. Herbert's early 20th century children's work about careers and professions, a signed presentation copy from the author to his acquaintance, the physician Dr William Hale-White. -
1875 Tom Brown's School DaysLondon: 1875A nice Mudie bound copy of Thomas Hughes's iconic children's fiction novel Tom Brown's School Days -
1894 The Invisible Play-MateLondon: 1894An excellent copy of this scarce first edition children's book written by William Canton about his daughter Winifred Vida. -
1860 The Life and Perambulations of a MouseLondon: 1860A scarce children's tale concerning a mouse's life, a new edition. -
c1880 Under the RainbowLondon: c1880A very scarce copy of this short juvenile tale by Emily Jane Moore. -
2005 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceLondon : 2005A stunning first adult edition of J. K. Rowling's sixth Harry Potter novel Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. -
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2005 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceLondon : 2005A wonderful copy of the first adult edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the penultimate book in the legendary Harry Potter series. -
1880 Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron StilkinLondon: [1880]A scarce copy of this early boy's tale by William Henry Giles Kingston. -
1966 Tales From Hans AndersonLondon : 1966A charming collection of children's stories from Hans Anderson and retold by Shirley Goulden. -
1926 The Mother Goose Book on ClothLondon: [1926]A beautiful edition of this book of classic children's nursery rhymes, printed on linen-backed paper and adorned with colourful illustrations. -
1923 Nine Little Fairy TalesLondon: 1923H. H. Harrod's very scarce collection of fairy tales embellished with lovely illustrations. -
c1890 Legends from FairylandLondon: c1890A very scarce collection of fairy tales for children by Holme Lee, the pseudonym of Harriet Parr, illustrated throughout. -
c1935 The Magic Walking Stick and Stories from Arabian NightsLondon : c1935A charming collection of children's stories and folk tales with colour illustrations. -
1870 In Fairyland: A Series of Pictures from the Elf-WorldLondon: 1870A lovely first edition copy of Richard Doyle and William Allingham's beautifully illustrated fairy tales, illustrated throughout with Doyle's plates. -
1863 The Water-BabiesLondon : 1863A scarce first edition, first issue of Kingsley's noted work, The Water Babies, with the exceptionally scarce L'envoi leaf. -
1953-1960 Noddy Strip BooksLondon: 1953-1960Four Noddy strip books, telling the charming stories of Enid Blyton's much-loved character. -
1891 Childhood's Golden TalesLondon: 1891Brightly illustrated with twelve chromolithographic plates, this is a very scarce volume of twenty-four classic children's fairy tales. -
1906 Peter Pan in Kensington GardensLondon: 1906Beautifully illustrated with colour plates from Arthur Rackham, this is a wonderful first trade edition of J. M. Barrie's iconic children's tale. -
1923 A Book of Verses for ChildrenLondon: 1923A bright copy of this charming poetry book for children compiled by Edward Verrall Lucas.